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How to pronounce "preferimos" in Portuguese

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

pɾe.feˈɾĩ.mus

pre·fe·RI·mos

Primary stress: ri

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IPApɾe.feˈɾĩ.mus
Narrowpɾɨ.fɨˈɾi.muʃ
Syllablespre · fe · ri · mos
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preferimos dizer Pedro chegou na posição

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The Portuguese word “preferimos” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as pɾe.feˈɾĩ.mus. Phonologically, it consists of 4 syllables (pre · fe · ri · mos), with primary lexical stress placed on the 3rd syllable (ri). Grammatically, “preferimos” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic Portuguese video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “preferimos” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from Speaking Brazilian Language School.

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    “57º lugar uh muito complicado Nós preferimos dizer Pedro chegou na posição 57 agora vamos ver algumas das situações”

Definition & Meaning: “preferimos”

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VERB
  • first-person plural present/preterite indicative of preferir

Example Sentences (1)

  • “preferimos dizer Pedro chegou na posição”

Pronounce: “preferimos”

Syllables:
pre · fe · ri · mos
Primary stress:
ri
IPA:
pɾe.feˈɾĩ.mus
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Frequently asked questions about preferimos

How do you pronounce “preferimos” in Portuguese?

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

What does “preferimos” mean?

“preferimos” means: first-person plural present/preterite indicative of preferir