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How to pronounce "precisei" in Portuguese

precisei is pronounced pɾe.siˈzej in Portuguese, with primary stress on the “SEI” syllable. Hear authentic native speakers pronounce it in 1 clip with synchronized subtitles and timestamps below.

pɾe.siˈzej

pre·ci·SEI

Primary stress: sei

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Syllablespre · ci · sei
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E já agora, não precisei de trazer nem a JLow, nem o Jay.

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The Portuguese word “precisei” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as pɾe.siˈzej. Phonologically, it consists of 3 syllables (pre · ci · sei), with primary lexical stress placed on the 3rd syllable (sei). Grammatically, “precisei” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic Portuguese video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “precisei” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from Euronews em Português.

Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)

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    “Dizem-me que estabelecemos um novo recorde na ocupação deste edifício, deste lugar. E já agora, não precisei de trazer nem a JLow, nem o Jay. É assim deste lugar. E já agora, não precisei de”

Definition & Meaning: “precisei”

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VERB
  • first-person singular preterite indicative of precisar

Example Sentences (1)

  • “recorde na ocupação deste edifício, deste lugar. E já agora, não precisei de trazer nem a JLow, nem o Jay. É assim”

Pronounce: “precisei”

Syllables:
pre · ci · sei
Primary stress:
sei
IPA:
pɾe.siˈzej
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Frequently asked questions about precisei

How do you pronounce “precisei” in Portuguese?

“precisei” is pronounced ⁄pɾe.siˈzej⁄ in Portuguese. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.

What does “precisei” mean?

“precisei” means: first-person singular preterite indicative of precisar