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How to pronounce "zumba" in Portuguese

zumba is pronounced ˈzũ.bɐ in Portuguese, with primary stress on the “ZUM” syllable. Hear authentic native speakers pronounce it in 1 clip with synchronized subtitles and timestamps below.

ˈzũ.bɐ

ZUM·ba

Primary stress: zum

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IPAˈzũ.bɐ
Syllableszum · ba
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IPA:ˈzũ.bɐ
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arlequim é um brincalhão que prega peças os outros personagens e não aceita sua posição de subordinado que enfrenta zumba é caricato e carismático mas é um

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

Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)

  • 🇵🇹 BRNerdologia
    Clip #1 · @4:44
    “voltando Arlequina ela também deve arlequim muito de sua personalidade o arlequim é um brincalhão que prega peças os outros personagens e não aceita sua posição de subordinado que enfrenta zumba é caricato e carismático mas é um posição de subordinado que enfrenta zumba é caricato e carismático mas é um”

Definition & Meaning: “zumba”

Audio
VERB
  • to buzz (to make a low, humming or sibilant sound)
  • inflection of zumbir:
  • first/third-person singular present subjunctive
NOUN
  • Zumba

Example Sentences (1)

  • “arlequim é um brincalhão que prega peças os outros personagens e não aceita sua posição de subordinado que enfrenta zumba é caricato e carismático mas é um”

Pronounce: “zumba”

Syllables:
zum · ba
Primary stress:
zum
IPA:
ˈzũ.bɐ
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Frequently asked questions about zumba

How do you pronounce “zumba” in Portuguese?

“zumba” is pronounced ⁄ˈzũ.bɐ⁄ in Portuguese. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.

What does “zumba” mean?

“zumba” means: to buzz (to make a low, humming or sibilant sound)