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How to pronounce "totem" in Portuguese

totem is pronounced ˈtɔ.tẽj̃ in Portuguese, with primary stress on the “TO” syllable. Hear authentic native speakers pronounce it in 2 clips with synchronized subtitles and timestamps below.

ˈtɔ.tẽj̃

TO·tem

Primary stress: to

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Narrowˈtɔ.tɐ̃j̃
Syllablesto · tem
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totem económico encontra detido devido às suas atividades na defesa dos

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The Portuguese word “totem” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈtɔ.tẽj̃. Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (to · tem), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (to). Grammatically, “totem” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 2 authentic Portuguese video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “totem” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from Euronews em Português.

Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (2 Verified Clips)

  • 🇵🇹 PTEuronews em Português
    Clip #1 · @0:46
    “liberdade de expressão a filha de ipiaú totem económico encontra detido devido às suas atividades na defesa dos às suas atividades na defesa dos”
  • 🇵🇹 PTEuronews em Português
    Clip #2 · @1:35
    “a sua prata da casa filha melhor tradição da comédia belga de humor absurdo e escatológico em roda livre receita de totem um filme que a brincar fala de um tema muito sério no pudim se o que continuar a ser um daqueles que fala de um tema muito sério no pudim se o que continuar a ser um daqueles que”

Definition & Meaning: “totem”

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NOUN
  • totem (object or creature that serves as an emblem of a tribe, clan or family)
  • totem pole (Native American sculpture made by carving trees)
  • e-kiosk (digital panel used for advertising or user interaction)

Example Sentences (3)

  • “Após fazer o pedido no totem, o nome do cliente aparece em duas telas no fundo da loja, indicando em qual dos armários a bandeja estará disponível.”
  • “totem económico encontra detido devido às suas atividades na defesa dos”
  • “absurdo e escatológico em roda livre receita de totem um filme que a brincar fala de um tema muito sério no pudim se o que continuar a ser um daqueles que”

Pronounce: “totem”

Syllables:
to · tem
Primary stress:
to
IPA:
ˈtɔ.tẽj̃
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Frequently asked questions about totem

How do you pronounce “totem” in Portuguese?

“totem” is pronounced ⁄ˈtɔ.tẽj̃⁄ in Portuguese. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.

What does “totem” mean?

“totem” means: totem (object or creature that serves as an emblem of a tribe, clan or family)