How to pronounce "porquê" in Portuguese
puʁˈke
por·QUÊ
Primary stress: quê
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Porquê complicar uma coisa tão simples?
Hear it in context: “porquê”
The Portuguese word “porquê” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as puʁˈke. Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (por · quê), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (quê). Grammatically, “porquê” functions as a adv, noun. Hear native speakers say porquê in context across real video clips
Definition & Meaning: “porquê”
- why
- reason, cause, explanation
Example Sentences (2)
- “Porquê complicar uma coisa tão simples?”
- “Precisamos (de) descobrir o porquê disto ter acontecido.”
Pronounce: “porquê”
- Syllables:
- por · quê
- Primary stress:
- quê
- IPA:
- puʁˈke
- Hear it in context
- porquê
Frequently asked questions about porquê
How do you pronounce “porquê” in Portuguese?
“porquê” is pronounced ⁄puʁˈke⁄ in Portuguese. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.
What does “porquê” mean?
“porquê” means: why