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How to pronounce "velar" in Portuguese

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

veˈlaʁ

ve·LAR

Primary stress: lar

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IPAveˈlaʁ
Narrowvɨˈlaɾ
Syllablesve · lar
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IPA:veˈlaʁ
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chegaram até a velar os cachorros robôs quebrados em funerais Imagine se o robô

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The Portuguese word “velar” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as veˈlaʁ. Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (ve · lar), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (lar). Grammatically, “velar” functions as a adj, noun, verb. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic Portuguese video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “velar” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from Nerdologia.

Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)

  • 🇵🇹 BRNerdologia
    Clip #1 · @3:16
    “começaram a perder os companheiros e chegaram até a velar os cachorros robôs quebrados em funerais Imagine se o robô quebrados em funerais Imagine se o robô”

Definition & Meaning: “velar”

Audio
ADJ
  • velar (articulated at the soft palate)
NOUN
  • velar (a consonant articulated at the soft palate)
VERB
  • to veil (cover with a veil)
  • to veil; to conceal; to hide
  • to damage photographic film due to excessive light

Example Sentences (1)

  • “chegaram até a velar os cachorros robôs quebrados em funerais Imagine se o robô”

Pronounce: “velar”

Syllables:
ve · lar
Primary stress:
lar
IPA:
veˈlaʁ
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velar

Frequently asked questions about velar

How do you pronounce “velar” in Portuguese?

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

What does “velar” mean?

“velar” means: velar (articulated at the soft palate)