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How to pronounce "vodu" in Portuguese

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

voˈdu

vo·DU

Primary stress: du

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Syllablesvo · du
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Tipo aqueles bonequinho vodu que você vai lá, constrói e fala 'Ah, esse aqui é o Iberê."

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The Portuguese word “vodu” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as voˈdu. Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (vo · du), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (du). Grammatically, “vodu” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic Portuguese video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “vodu” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from Manual do Mundo.

Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)

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    “O que eu fizer com essa banana, essa também vai acontecer igual. entendeu? Tá. Tipo aqueles bonequinho vodu que você vai lá, constrói e fala 'Ah, esse aqui é o Iberê." Você cutucou, o Iberê tá lá na Austrália, ele vai pular. Tipo aqueles bonequinho vodu que você vai lá, constrói e fala”

Definition & Meaning: “vodu”

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NOUN
  • voodoo (an Afro-Caribbean religion)

Example Sentences (1)

  • “entendeu? Tá. Tipo aqueles bonequinho vodu que você vai lá, constrói e fala 'Ah, esse aqui é o Iberê." Você cutucou, o Iberê tá lá na Austrália, ele vai pular.”

Pronounce: “vodu”

Syllables:
vo · du
Primary stress:
du
IPA:
voˈdu
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vodu

Frequently asked questions about vodu

How do you pronounce “vodu” in Portuguese?

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

What does “vodu” mean?

“vodu” means: voodoo (an Afro-Caribbean religion)