How to pronounce "tutu" in Portuguese

tutu is pronounced tuˈtu in Portuguese, with primary stress on the “TU” syllable. Hear authentic native speakers pronounce it in 1 clip with synchronized subtitles and timestamps below.

tuˈtu

tu·TU

Primary stress: tu

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IPAtuˈtu

Syllablestu · tu

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famoso pelo seu pão de queijo queijo minas e sua cachaça e também tem muitos pratos à base de Carnes variadas tais como o feijão tropeiro tutu À Mineira leitão à pururuca frango com quiabo entre outros em São Paulo alguns pratos

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pratos à base de Carnes variadas tais como o feijão tropeiro tutu À Mineira

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The Portuguese word “tutu” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as tuˈtu. Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (tu · tu), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (tu). Grammatically, “tutu” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic Portuguese video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “tutu” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from Speaking Brazilian Language School.

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“famoso pelo seu pão de queijo queijo minas e sua cachaça e também tem muitos pratos à base de Carnes variadas tais como o feijão tropeiro tutu À Mineira leitão à pururuca frango com quiabo entre outros em São Paulo alguns pratos”

Definition & Meaning: “tutu”

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NOUN

tutu (ballet skirt)
money

Example Sentences (2)

“Tio Patinhas: Mas eu lhe emprestei um cruzado para comprar um livro! Lembra-se? Ademar: Sim, eu me lembro! Mas eu já li o livro! E não preciso mais pagar! […] Sim, você tem tutu de sobra! Não lhe fará falta êsse cruzeirinho.”
“pratos à base de Carnes variadas tais como o feijão tropeiro tutu À Mineira”

Pronounce: “tutu”

Syllables:: tu · tu
Primary stress:: tu
IPA:: tuˈtu
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Frequently asked questions about tutu

How do you pronounce “tutu” in Portuguese?

“tutu” is pronounced ⁄tuˈtu⁄ in Portuguese. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.

What does “tutu” mean?

“tutu” means: tutu (ballet skirt)