How to pronounce "velhinha" in Portuguese
vɛˈʎĩ.ɲɐ
ve·LHI·nha
Primary stress: lhi
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É uma igreja velhinha e emblemática, que já sobreviveu a um grande terramoto, e é o local
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1 clipThe Portuguese word “velhinha” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as vɛˈʎĩ.ɲɐ. Phonologically, it consists of 3 syllables (ve · lhi · nha), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (lhi). Grammatically, “velhinha” functions as a adj, noun. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic Portuguese video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “velhinha” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from Portuguese With Leo.
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- 🇵🇹 PTPortuguese With LeoClip #1 · @17:09
“aos mouros e como forma de demonstrar que Lisboa era agora uma cidade cristã do Reino de Portugal. É uma igreja velhinha e emblemática, que já sobreviveu a um grande terramoto, e é o local onde acabamos o nosso tour de história e comida. Espero que tenham gostado de me acompanhar nesta”
Definition & Meaning: “velhinha”
- feminine singular of velhinho
- female equivalent of velhinho
Example Sentences (1)
- “É uma igreja velhinha e emblemática, que já sobreviveu a um grande terramoto, e é o local”
Pronounce: “velhinha”
- Syllables:
- ve · lhi · nha
- Primary stress:
- lhi
- IPA:
- vɛˈʎĩ.ɲɐ
- Hear it in context
- velhinha
Frequently asked questions about velhinha
How do you pronounce “velhinha” in Portuguese?
“velhinha” is pronounced ⁄vɛˈʎĩ.ɲɐ⁄ in Portuguese. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.
What does “velhinha” mean?
“velhinha” means: feminine singular of velhinho