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How to pronounce "obscuro" in Portuguese

obscuro is pronounced obsˈku.ɾu in Portuguese, with primary stress on the “CU” syllable. Hear authentic native speakers pronounce it in 1 clip with synchronized subtitles and timestamps below.

obsˈku.ɾu

obs·CU·ro

Primary stress: cu

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IPAobsˈku.ɾu
Narrowɔbʃˈku.ɾu
Syllablesobs · cu · ro
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Foram implementadas mudanças, mas os problemas continuam: o Helicóide continua sendo um lugar obscuro e arbitrário, sujeito aos mandos e desmandos do Sebin

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The Portuguese word “obscuro” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as obsˈku.ɾu. Phonologically, it consists of 3 syllables (obs · cu · ro), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (cu). Grammatically, “obscuro” functions as a adj. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic Portuguese video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “obscuro” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from BBC News Brasil.

Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)

  • 🇵🇹 BRBBC News Brasil
    Clip #1 · @18:14
    “Importantes presos políticos foram libertados e alguns criminosos, transferidos Foram implementadas mudanças, mas os problemas continuam: o Helicóide continua sendo um lugar obscuro e arbitrário, sujeito aos mandos e desmandos do Sebin obscuro e arbitrário, sujeito aos mandos e desmandos do Sebin”

Definition & Meaning: “obscuro”

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ADJ
  • dark, gloomy
  • obscure

Example Sentences (1)

  • “Foram implementadas mudanças, mas os problemas continuam: o Helicóide continua sendo um lugar obscuro e arbitrário, sujeito aos mandos e desmandos do Sebin”

Pronounce: “obscuro”

Syllables:
obs · cu · ro
Primary stress:
cu
IPA:
obsˈku.ɾu
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Frequently asked questions about obscuro

How do you pronounce “obscuro” in Portuguese?

“obscuro” is pronounced ⁄obsˈku.ɾu⁄ in Portuguese. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.

What does “obscuro” mean?

“obscuro” means: dark, gloomy