How to pronounce "zum" in Portuguese
ˈzũ
ZUM
Primary stress: zum
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muito menos né saiu fogo agora hein ó zum zum zum aqui olha olha o fogo
Hear it in context: “zum”
1 clipThe Portuguese word “zum” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈzũ. Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (zum), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “zum” functions as a intj, noun. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic Portuguese video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “zum” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from Manual do Mundo.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)
- 🇵🇹 BRManual do MundoClip #1 · @6:54
“não fez muita diferença se o aço não faz nada o cobre vai fazer muito menos né saiu fogo agora hein ó zum zum zum aqui olha olha o fogo nem mexe só marca a tinta não tá amassado”
Definition & Meaning: “zum”
- the sound of something rushing by
- rare spelling of zoom
Example Sentences (1)
- “muito menos né saiu fogo agora hein ó zum zum zum aqui olha olha o fogo”
Pronounce: “zum”
- Syllables:
- zum
- Primary stress:
- zum
- IPA:
- ˈzũ
- Hear it in context
- zum
Frequently asked questions about zum
How do you pronounce “zum” in Portuguese?
“zum” is pronounced ⁄ˈzũ⁄ in Portuguese. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.
What does “zum” mean?
“zum” means: the sound of something rushing by