How to pronounce "timbuktu" in Portuguese
t͡ʃĩ.bu.kiˈtu
Tim·buk·TU
Primary stress: tu
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massa e mentais timbuktu e é quando anoitece que o espírito
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1 clipThe Portuguese word “timbuktu” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as t͡ʃĩ.bu.kiˈtu. Phonologically, it consists of 3 syllables (Tim · buk · tu), with primary lexical stress placed on the 3rd syllable (tu). Grammatically, “timbuktu” functions as a name. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic Portuguese video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “timbuktu” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from DW Brasil.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)
- 🇵🇹 BRDW BrasilClip #1 · @5:37
“o cliente vem do inglês da palavra imprimir porque o molde é impresso na massa e mentais timbuktu e é quando anoitece que o espírito natalino toma conta da cidade as luzes de natal atrair ainda mais”
Definition & Meaning: “timbuktu”
- Timbuktu (a city in Mali)
- alternative form of Tombuctu
Example Sentences (1)
- “massa e mentais timbuktu e é quando anoitece que o espírito”
Pronounce: “timbuktu”
- Syllables:
- Tim · buk · tu
- Primary stress:
- tu
- IPA:
- t͡ʃĩ.bu.kiˈtu
- Hear it in context
- timbuktu
Frequently asked questions about timbuktu
How do you pronounce “timbuktu” in Portuguese?
“timbuktu” is pronounced ⁄t͡ʃĩ.bu.kiˈtu⁄ in Portuguese. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.
What does “timbuktu” mean?
“timbuktu” means: Timbuktu (a city in Mali)