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How to pronounce "manca" in Portuguese

manca is pronounced ˈmɐ̃.kɐ in Portuguese, with primary stress on the “MAN” syllable. Hear authentic native speakers pronounce it in 2 clips with synchronized subtitles and timestamps below.

ˈmɐ̃.kɐ

MAN·ca

Primary stress: man

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Syllablesman · ca
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reserva Federal norte-americana diz a deles a perna manca o presidente da frente deixa o cargo após oito anos o

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The Portuguese word “manca” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈmɐ̃.kɐ. Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (man · ca), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (man). Grammatically, “manca” functions as a verb, adj. SayItVid indexes 2 authentic Portuguese video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “manca” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from Euronews em Português.

Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (2 Verified Clips)

  • 🇵🇹 PTEuronews em Português
    Clip #1 · @0:06
    “dólares no programa de estímulos que a reserva Federal norte-americana diz a deles a perna manca o presidente da frente deixa o cargo após oito anos o deles a perna manca o presidente da”
  • 🇵🇹 PTEuronews em Português
    Clip #2 · @2:00
    “a pensar nos problemas internos confrontando-se com essas organizações também fica aqui a mente é contra o Pastor organizzazioni ou pura manca Qualy coza estava lutando Qualy coza estava lutando”

Definition & Meaning: “manca”

Audio
VERB
  • to limp (to walk lamely, as if favouring one leg)
  • inflection of mancar:
  • second-person singular imperative
ADJ
  • feminine singular of manco

Example Sentences (2)

  • “reserva Federal norte-americana diz a deles a perna manca o presidente da frente deixa o cargo após oito anos o”
  • “também fica aqui a mente é contra o Pastor organizzazioni ou pura manca Qualy coza estava lutando”

Pronounce: “manca”

Syllables:
man · ca
Primary stress:
man
IPA:
ˈmɐ̃.kɐ
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manca

Frequently asked questions about manca

How do you pronounce “manca” in Portuguese?

“manca” is pronounced ⁄ˈmɐ̃.kɐ⁄ in Portuguese. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.

What does “manca” mean?

“manca” means: to limp (to walk lamely, as if favouring one leg)