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How to pronounce "prescindir" in Portuguese

prescindir is pronounced pɾe.sĩˈd͡ʒi(ʁ) in Portuguese, with primary stress on the “DIR” syllable. Hear authentic native speakers pronounce it in 1 clip with synchronized subtitles and timestamps below.

pɾe.sĩˈd͡ʒi(ʁ)

pres·cin·DIR

Primary stress: dir

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Syllablespres · cin · dir
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Mas pode também prescindir do macho A fêmea é capaz de entrar num processo, chamado de partenogênese

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The Portuguese word “prescindir” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as pɾe.sĩˈd͡ʒi(ʁ). Phonologically, it consists of 3 syllables (pres · cin · dir), with primary lexical stress placed on the 3rd syllable (dir). Grammatically, “prescindir” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic Portuguese video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “prescindir” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from BBC News Brasil.

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  • 🇵🇹 BRBBC News Brasil
    Clip #1 · @2:42
    “é forma de reprodução do escorpião mais comum no Sudeste, que é o amarelo Pode ser sexuada, ou seja, com macho e fêmea. Mas pode também prescindir do macho A fêmea é capaz de entrar num processo, chamado de partenogênese A fêmea é capaz de entrar num processo, chamado de partenogênese”

Definition & Meaning: “prescindir”

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VERB
  • to do without; to dispense with

Example Sentences (2)

  • “Prescinde-se de acento gráfico para distinguir palavras oxítonas homógrafas, mas heterofónicas/heterofônicas, do tipo de cor (ô), substantivo, e cor (ó), elemento da locução de cor; colher (ê), verbo, e colher (é), substantivo.”
  • “Pode ser sexuada, ou seja, com macho e fêmea. Mas pode também prescindir do macho A fêmea é capaz de entrar num processo, chamado de partenogênese”

Pronounce: “prescindir”

Syllables:
pres · cin · dir
Primary stress:
dir
IPA:
pɾe.sĩˈd͡ʒi(ʁ)
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Frequently asked questions about prescindir

How do you pronounce “prescindir” in Portuguese?

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

What does “prescindir” mean?

“prescindir” means: to do without; to dispense with