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How to pronounce "vacilar" in Portuguese

vacilar is pronounced va.siˈla(ʁ) in Portuguese, with primary stress on the “LAR” syllable. Hear authentic native speakers pronounce it in 1 clip with synchronized subtitles and timestamps below.

va.siˈla(ʁ)

va·ci·LAR

Primary stress: lar

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IPAva.siˈla(ʁ)
Narrowvɐ.siˈlaɾ
Syllablesva · ci · lar
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o vevo mar a vacilar moo huh comigo não tem disse ele disse não tem

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The Portuguese word “vacilar” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as va.siˈla(ʁ). Phonologically, it consists of 3 syllables (va · ci · lar), with primary lexical stress placed on the 3rd syllable (lar). Grammatically, “vacilar” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic Portuguese video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “vacilar” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from Porta dos Fundos.

Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)

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    “o vevo mar a vacilar moo huh comigo não tem disse ele disse não tem chove não molha descer eu sou agora é pra valer foi dada hoje não sou hoje em”

Definition & Meaning: “vacilar”

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VERB
  • to vacillate (to sway unsteadily from one side to the other)
  • to vacillate (to swing between a course of action or opinion and another)
  • to hesitate (to pause before making a decision)

Example Sentences (3)

  • “Conforme o navio vacilava, ficava mais enjoado.”
  • “A menina vacilou entre o bolo e o sorvete.”
  • “o vevo mar a vacilar moo huh comigo não tem disse ele disse não tem”

Pronounce: “vacilar”

Syllables:
va · ci · lar
Primary stress:
lar
IPA:
va.siˈla(ʁ)
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Frequently asked questions about vacilar

How do you pronounce “vacilar” in Portuguese?

“vacilar” is pronounced ⁄va.siˈla(ʁ)⁄ in Portuguese. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.

What does “vacilar” mean?

“vacilar” means: to vacillate (to sway unsteadily from one side to the other)