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How to pronounce "pretexto" in Portuguese

pretexto is pronounced pɾeˈtes.tu in Portuguese, with primary stress on the “TEX” syllable. Hear authentic native speakers pronounce it in 1 clip with synchronized subtitles and timestamps below.

pɾeˈtes.tu

pre·TEX·to

Primary stress: tex

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na sua retórica o pretexto da missão civilizatória e da evangelização dos povos locais.

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The Portuguese word “pretexto” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as pɾeˈtes.tu. Phonologically, it consists of 3 syllables (pre · tex · to), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (tex). Grammatically, “pretexto” functions as a noun, verb. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic Portuguese video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “pretexto” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from BBC News Brasil.

Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)

  • 🇵🇹 BRBBC News Brasil
    Clip #1 · @5:35
    “que casa perfeitamente com os interesses da colonização, que com o tempo vai incorporar na sua retórica o pretexto da missão civilizatória e da evangelização dos povos locais. A antropofagia dos indígenas brasileiros ganha destaque nos primeiros séculos da colonização.”

Definition & Meaning: “pretexto”

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NOUN
  • pretext
VERB
  • first-person singular present indicative of pretextar

Example Sentences (1)

  • “na sua retórica o pretexto da missão civilizatória e da evangelização dos povos locais.”

Pronounce: “pretexto”

Syllables:
pre · tex · to
Primary stress:
tex
IPA:
pɾeˈtes.tu
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pretexto

Frequently asked questions about pretexto

How do you pronounce “pretexto” in Portuguese?

“pretexto” is pronounced ⁄pɾeˈtes.tu⁄ in Portuguese. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.

What does “pretexto” mean?

“pretexto” means: pretext