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How to pronounce "pequi" in Portuguese

pequi is pronounced peˈki in Portuguese, with primary stress on the “QUI” syllable. Hear authentic native speakers pronounce it in 2 clips with synchronized subtitles and timestamps below.

peˈki

pe·QUI

Primary stress: qui

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Syllablespe · qui
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galinha e pequi é uma fruta típica da região já Brasília não tem uma culinária

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The Portuguese word “pequi” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as peˈki. Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (pe · qui), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (qui). Grammatically, “pequi” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 2 authentic Portuguese video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “pequi” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from Speaking Brazilian Language School.

Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (2 Verified Clips)

  • 🇵🇹 BRSpeaking Brazilian Language School
    Clip #1 · @6:12
    “típico é a galinhada feita com arroz galinha e pequi é uma fruta típica da região já Brasília não tem uma culinária região já Brasília não tem uma culinária”
  • 🇵🇹 BRSpeaking Brazilian Language School
    Clip #2 · @7:34
    “mas os alunos têm acesso vitalício ao material e aulas gravadas e número 4 pequi em Brasília a querem o número 4 pequi em Brasília a querem o”

Definition & Meaning: “pequi”

Audio
NOUN
  • Caryocar brasiliense, a tree native to the Brazilian cerrado
  • the fruit of that tree

Example Sentences (2)

  • “galinha e pequi é uma fruta típica da região já Brasília não tem uma culinária”
  • “material e aulas gravadas e número 4 pequi em Brasília a querem o”

Pronounce: “pequi”

Syllables:
pe · qui
Primary stress:
qui
IPA:
peˈki
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pequi

Frequently asked questions about pequi

How do you pronounce “pequi” in Portuguese?

“pequi” is pronounced ⁄peˈki⁄ in Portuguese. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.

What does “pequi” mean?

“pequi” means: Caryocar brasiliense, a tree native to the Brazilian cerrado