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How to pronounce "opôs" in Portuguese

opôs is pronounced oˈpo(j)s in Portuguese, with primary stress on the “PÔS” syllable. Hear authentic native speakers pronounce it in 2 clips with synchronized subtitles and timestamps below.

oˈpo(j)s

o·PÔS

Primary stress: pôs

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IPAoˈpo(j)s
Narrowɔˈpoʃ
Syllableso · pôs
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18:27
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14 opor-se a o pai se opôs ao casamento da filha Os estudantes se opuseram às

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The Portuguese word “opôs” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as oˈpo(j)s. Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (o · pôs), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (pôs). SayItVid indexes 2 authentic Portuguese video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “opôs” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from Speaking Brazilian Language School, BBC News Brasil.

Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (2 Verified Clips)

  • 🇵🇹 BRSpeaking Brazilian Language School
    Clip #1 · @18:27
    “crianças devem obedecer aos pais ela obedeceu as orientações do médico número 14 opor-se a o pai se opôs ao casamento da filha Os estudantes se opuseram às novas regras da Universidade número 15 pagar a ele pagou a dívida ao banco ela”
  • 🇵🇹 BRBBC News Brasil
    Clip #2 · @2:12
    “E nisso, a disputa pela região chamada Cisplatina, nos arredores do rio da Prata, tem papel importante. Essa disputa chegou ao ápice na Guerra da Cisplatina, que opôs o Brasil, já independente de Portugal, e as chamadas Províncias Unidas do Rio da Prata, que mais tarde viriam a ser de Portugal, e as chamadas Províncias Unidas do Rio da Prata, que mais tarde viriam a ser”

Pronounce: “opôs”

Syllables:
o · pôs
Primary stress:
pôs
IPA:
oˈpo(j)s
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opôs

Frequently asked questions about opôs

How do you pronounce “opôs” in Portuguese?

“opôs” is pronounced ⁄oˈpo(j)s⁄ in Portuguese. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.

What does “opôs” mean?

“opôs” means: third-person singular preterite indicative of opor