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How to pronounce "proteja" in Portuguese

proteja is pronounced pɾo.teˈʒe(ʁ) in Portuguese, with primary stress on the “JA” syllable. Hear authentic native speakers pronounce it in 1 clip with synchronized subtitles and timestamps below.

pɾo.teˈʒe(ʁ)

pro·te·JA

Primary stress: ja

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Syllablespro · te · ja
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Sou um homem de fé cristã e sempre peço a Deus que nos ilumine, que nos proteja e tenho fé de que vamos alcançar tudo em paz

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

Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)

  • 🇵🇹 BRBBC News Brasil
    Clip #1 · @14:42
    “Ninguém. E que este grupo extremista que está na Casa Branca seja derrotado por uma poderosa opinião pública mundial. Eu tenho fé nisso. Sou um homem de fé cristã e sempre peço a Deus que nos ilumine, que nos proteja e tenho fé de que vamos alcançar tudo em paz e sempre peço a Deus que nos ilumine, que nos proteja e tenho fé de que vamos alcançar tudo em paz”

Definition & Meaning: “proteja”

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VERB
  • to protect
  • inflection of proteger:
  • first/third-person singular present subjunctive

Example Sentences (1)

  • “uma poderosa opinião pública mundial. Eu tenho fé nisso. Sou um homem de fé cristã e sempre peço a Deus que nos ilumine, que nos proteja e tenho fé de que vamos”

Pronounce: “proteja”

Syllables:
pro · te · ja
Primary stress:
ja
IPA:
pɾo.teˈʒe(ʁ)
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Frequently asked questions about proteja

How do you pronounce “proteja” in Portuguese?

“proteja” is pronounced ⁄pɾo.teˈʒe(ʁ)⁄ in Portuguese. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.

What does “proteja” mean?

“proteja” means: to protect