How to pronounce "tufão" in Portuguese
tuˈfɐ̃w̃
tu·FÃO
Primary stress: fão
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Carminha, Tufão, todo mundo lá!
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1 clipThe Portuguese word “tufão” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as tuˈfɐ̃w̃. Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (tu · fão), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (fão). Grammatically, “tufão” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic Portuguese video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “tufão” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from Porta dos Fundos.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)
- 🇵🇹 BRPorta dos FundosClip #1 · @2:15
“Não acredito! Então vai ter Carminha desfilando na avenida? Carminha, Tufão, todo mundo lá! E depois a ala do dólar a R$ 1, 20. Vai estar a ala das baianas,”
Definition & Meaning: “tufão”
- typhoon (weather phenomenon in the Pacific, equivalent to a hurricane)
Example Sentences (1)
- “Carminha, Tufão, todo mundo lá! E depois a ala do dólar a R$ 1, 20.”
Pronounce: “tufão”
- Syllables:
- tu · fão
- Primary stress:
- fão
- IPA:
- tuˈfɐ̃w̃
- Hear it in context
- tufão
Frequently asked questions about tufão
How do you pronounce “tufão” in Portuguese?
“tufão” is pronounced ⁄tuˈfɐ̃w̃⁄ in Portuguese. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.
What does “tufão” mean?
“tufão” means: typhoon (weather phenomenon in the Pacific, equivalent to a hurricane)