How to pronounce "ser" in Portuguese

ser is pronounced ˈse(ʁ) in Portuguese. Hear authentic native speakers pronounce it in 251,836 clips with synchronized subtitles and timestamps below.

ˈse(ʁ)

SER

Primary stress: ser

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"Calma Miguel, ele só se atrasou 5 minutos. Estás a fazer uma tempestade num copo de água!" Esta expressão começou a ser utilizada em francês no séc. XVIII — Élever une tempête dans un verre d’eau, e existe em muitas línguas.

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The Portuguese word “ser” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈse(ʁ). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (ser), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “ser” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 251,836 authentic Portuguese video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “ser” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from Portuguese With Leo.

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“"Calma Miguel, ele só se atrasou 5 minutos. Estás a fazer uma tempestade num copo de água!" Esta expressão começou a ser utilizada em francês no séc. XVIII — Élever une tempête dans un verre d’eau, e existe em muitas línguas.”

Definition & Meaning: “ser”

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VERB

to be (to have the given quality), especially a quality that is intrinsic or not expected to change, contrasting with estar which denotes a temporary quality
to be (to be an example or type of, or the same as)
to be; forms the passive voice

Example Sentences (3)

“Ela está bonita, mas não é bonita.”
“Pessoas são mamíferos.”
“Esta expressão começou a ser utilizada em francês”

Pronounce: “ser”

Syllables:: ser
Primary stress:: ser
IPA:: ˈse(ʁ)
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How do you pronounce “ser” in Portuguese?

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

What does “ser” mean?

“ser” means: to be (to have the given quality), especially a quality that is intrinsic or not expected to change, contrasting with estar which denotes a temporary quality