How to pronounce "torpedo" in Portuguese

torpedo is pronounced toʁˈpe.du in Portuguese, with primary stress on the “PE” syllable. Hear authentic native speakers pronounce it in 2 clips with synchronized subtitles and timestamps below.

toʁˈpe.du

tor·PE·do

Primary stress: pe

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IPAtoʁˈpe.du

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Syllablestor · pe · do

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só que a regra dizia que para disparar o torpedo era preciso que os três oficiais de mais alto Escalão do submarino aprovassem a decisão dois deles toparam de mais alto Escalão do submarino

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torpedo era preciso que os três oficiais de mais alto Escalão do submarino aprovassem a decisão dois deles toparam

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The Portuguese word “torpedo” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as toʁˈpe.du. Phonologically, it consists of 3 syllables (tor · pe · do), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (pe). Grammatically, “torpedo” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 2 authentic Portuguese video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “torpedo” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from Ciência Todo Dia.

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🇵🇹 BRCiência Todo Dia
Clip #1 · @4:36
“só que a regra dizia que para disparar o torpedo era preciso que os três oficiais de mais alto Escalão do submarino aprovassem a decisão dois deles toparam de mais alto Escalão do submarino”
🇵🇹 BRCiência Todo Dia
Clip #2 · @4:29
“para valer então eles recorreram ao protocolo que autorizava uma resposta imediata o disparo de um torpedo nuclear só que a regra dizia que para disparar o imediata o disparo de um torpedo nuclear”

Definition & Meaning: “torpedo”

Audio

NOUN

torpedo (explosive device with its own propulsion and direction, designed to produce explosions on ships)
electric ray, torpedo
billet-doux (note delivered by an intermediary, usually in a public place and with the intention of romantic conquest)

Example Sentences (2)

“torpedo era preciso que os três oficiais de mais alto Escalão do submarino aprovassem a decisão dois deles toparam”
“protocolo que autorizava uma resposta imediata o disparo de um torpedo nuclear só que a regra dizia que para disparar o”

Pronounce: “torpedo”

Syllables:: tor · pe · do
Primary stress:: pe
IPA:: toʁˈpe.du
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Frequently asked questions about torpedo

How do you pronounce “torpedo” in Portuguese?

“torpedo” is pronounced ⁄toʁˈpe.du⁄ in Portuguese. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.

What does “torpedo” mean?

“torpedo” means: torpedo (explosive device with its own propulsion and direction, designed to produce explosions on ships)