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How to pronounce "poli" in Portuguese

poli is pronounced poˈli(ʁ) in Portuguese, with primary stress on the “LI” syllable. Hear authentic native speakers pronounce it in 3 clips with synchronized subtitles and timestamps below.

poˈli(ʁ)

po·LI

Primary stress: li

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Syllablespo · li
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algumas Poli gotas mais famosa do mundo do mundo em e nem eles fazem erros com

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The Portuguese word “poli” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as poˈli(ʁ). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (po · li), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (li). Grammatically, “poli” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 3 authentic Portuguese video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “poli” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from Speaking Brazilian Language School, DW Brasil, BBC News Brasil.

Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (3 Verified Clips)

  • 🇵🇹 BRSpeaking Brazilian Language School
    Clip #1 · @7:23
    “todas as línguas o mesmo ao mesmo tempo é isso é é difícil eu eu conheço algumas algumas Poli gotas mais famosa do mundo do mundo em e nem eles fazem erros com isso mudava as línguas mal sim é realmente é muita prática né muita”
  • 🇵🇹 BRDW Brasil
    Clip #2 · @1:03
    “coisas assim são como as leis da natureza é assim que as harmonias funcionam e com a poli Hit Mia foi uma descoberta Aparecida O que funciona e como funciona agora Ralph em Guará II”
  • 🇵🇹 BRBBC News Brasil
    Clip #3 · @4:51
    “ao lado dos óleos de linhaça e de soja, da castanha do Pará e do abacate, um dos representantes do grupo das gorduras boas, chamadas de monoinsaturadas e poli-insaturadas Os manuais de nutrição dizem que elas devem ser as principais fontes de gordura da nossa dieta Os manuais de nutrição dizem que elas devem ser as principais fontes de gordura da nossa dieta”

Definition & Meaning: “poli”

Audio
VERB
  • to polish; to shine; to make a surface very smooth or shiny by rubbing, cleaning, or grinding (often polish up)
  • inflection of polir:
  • first-person singular preterite indicative

Example Sentences (2)

  • “algumas Poli gotas mais famosa do mundo do mundo em e nem eles fazem erros com”
  • “funcionam e com a poli Hit Mia foi uma descoberta Aparecida O que funciona e”

Pronounce: “poli”

Syllables:
po · li
Primary stress:
li
IPA:
poˈli(ʁ)
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poli

Frequently asked questions about poli

How do you pronounce “poli” in Portuguese?

“poli” is pronounced ⁄poˈli(ʁ)⁄ in Portuguese. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.

What does “poli” mean?

“poli” means: to polish; to shine; to make a surface very smooth or shiny by rubbing, cleaning, or grinding (often polish up)