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How to pronounce "preserve" in Portuguese

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

pɾe.zeʁˈva(ʁ)

pre·ser·VE

Primary stress: ve

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Syllablespre · ser · ve
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Então, cobrar isso do governo é básico E também qualquer medida que preserve os predadores naturais:

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

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  • 🇵🇹 BRBBC News Brasil
    Clip #1 · @2:07
    “E não é só responsabilidade de cada um, claro. A falta de saneamento básico também cria o ambiente ideal para baratas e escorpiões. Então, cobrar isso do governo é básico E também qualquer medida que preserve os predadores naturais: E também qualquer medida que preserve os predadores naturais:”

Definition & Meaning: “preserve”

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VERB
  • to preserve
  • inflection of preservar:
  • first/third-person singular present subjunctive

Example Sentences (1)

  • “ambiente ideal para baratas e escorpiões. Então, cobrar isso do governo é básico E também qualquer medida que preserve os predadores naturais:”

Pronounce: “preserve”

Syllables:
pre · ser · ve
Primary stress:
ve
IPA:
pɾe.zeʁˈva(ʁ)
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Frequently asked questions about preserve

How do you pronounce “preserve” in Portuguese?

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

What does “preserve” mean?

“preserve” means: to preserve