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How to pronounce "matagal" in Portuguese

matagal is pronounced ma.taˈɡaw in Portuguese, with primary stress on the “GAL” syllable. Hear authentic native speakers pronounce it in 1 clip with synchronized subtitles and timestamps below.

ma.taˈɡaw

ma·ta·GAL

Primary stress: gal

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IPAma.taˈɡaw
Narrowmɐ.tɐˈɡal
Syllablesma · ta · gal
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000 haares de floresta e Matagal, foi, entretanto,

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The Portuguese word “matagal” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ma.taˈɡaw. Phonologically, it consists of 3 syllables (ma · ta · gal), with primary lexical stress placed on the 3rd syllable (gal). Grammatically, “matagal” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic Portuguese video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “matagal” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from Euronews em Português.

Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)

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    “temperaturas. Por sua vez, em Portugal, o incêndio de Vozela, que destruiu 13. 000 haares de floresta e Matagal, foi, entretanto, Vozela, que destruiu 13.000 haares de”

Definition & Meaning: “matagal”

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NOUN
  • shrubland (wooded area where shrubs are prevalent)

Example Sentences (1)

  • “Por sua vez, em Portugal, o incêndio de Vozela, que destruiu 13. 000 haares de floresta e Matagal, foi, entretanto,”

Pronounce: “matagal”

Syllables:
ma · ta · gal
Primary stress:
gal
IPA:
ma.taˈɡaw
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Frequently asked questions about matagal

How do you pronounce “matagal” in Portuguese?

“matagal” is pronounced ⁄ma.taˈɡaw⁄ in Portuguese. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.

What does “matagal” mean?

“matagal” means: shrubland (wooded area where shrubs are prevalent)