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How to pronounce "use" in Portuguese

use is pronounced ˈu.zi in Portuguese, with primary stress on the “U” syllable. Hear authentic native speakers pronounce it in 41 clips with synchronized subtitles and timestamps below.

ˈu.zi

U·se

Primary stress: u

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Syllablesu · se
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4:07

Esta fonte de energia renovável panels I just like was really unf that we can use solar panels especially for people that are renters unf that we can use solar panels

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renovável panels I just like was really unf that we can use solar panels especially for people that are renters

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The Portuguese word “use” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈu.zi. Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (u · se), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (u). Grammatically, “use” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 41 authentic Portuguese video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “use” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from Euronews em Português.

Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)

  • 🇵🇹 PTEuronews em Português
    Clip #1 · @4:07
    “Esta fonte de energia renovável panels I just like was really unf that we can use solar panels especially for people that are renters unf that we can use solar panels”
  • 🇵🇹 PTEuronews em Português
    Clip #2 · @0:41
    “portugueses mobilizados na província da Beira em operações de Socorro ao longo do Rio use o número de cidadãos portugueses ainda por conta que estar do Rio use o número de cidadãos”
  • 🇵🇹 PTEuronews em Português
    Clip #3 · @6:28
    “social basicamente o Euro é uma boa ideia é bom para uma maior integração europeia e para tornar economias mais competitivas quer uma economia europeia que use várias moedas o que no final vai competitivas quer uma economia europeia que use várias moedas o que no final vai”
  • 🇵🇹 PTEuronews em Português
    Clip #4 · @1:16
    “this cost is the economic impact of disrupted shipping is already being felt worldwide adding pressure to move quickly he said everyone must use the worldwide adding pressure to move”
  • 🇵🇹 PTEuronews em Português
    Clip #5 · @1:28
    “secure safe passage in the region it is essential that all parties use the momentum created by the recent United momentum created by the recent United”

Definition & Meaning: “use”

Audio
VERB
  • to use; to utilise; to employ; to make use of
  • inflection of usar:
  • first/third-person singular present subjunctive

Example Sentences (3)

  • “Deves usar o martelo para arrancar os pregos.”
  • “renovável panels I just like was really unf that we can use solar panels especially for people that are renters”
  • “Beira em operações de Socorro ao longo do Rio use o número de cidadãos portugueses ainda por conta que estar”

Pronounce: “use”

Syllables:
u · se
Primary stress:
u
IPA:
ˈu.zi
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use

Frequently asked questions about use

How do you pronounce “use” in Portuguese?

“use” is pronounced ⁄ˈu.zi⁄ in Portuguese. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.

What does “use” mean?

“use” means: to use; to utilise; to employ; to make use of