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How to pronounce "zumbir" in Portuguese

zumbir is pronounced zũˈbi(ʁ) in Portuguese, with primary stress on the “BIR” syllable. Hear authentic native speakers pronounce it in 2 clips with synchronized subtitles and timestamps below.

zũˈbi(ʁ)

zum·BIR

Primary stress: bir

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IPAzũˈbi(ʁ)
Narrowzũˈbiɾ
Syllableszum · bir
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8:17
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por aí a zumbir certifica do dia do terceiro perto do que eu enxergo mas é

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The Portuguese word “zumbir” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as zũˈbi(ʁ). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (zum · bir), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (bir). Grammatically, “zumbir” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 2 authentic Portuguese video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “zumbir” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from Portuguese Fairy Tales.

Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (2 Verified Clips)

  • 🇵🇹 BRPortuguese Fairy Tales
    Clip #1 · @8:17
    “bonita que fará um que entre quinta do dia para trabalhar mas não é para andar por aí a zumbir certifica do dia do terceiro perto do que eu enxergo mas é maya não estava a prestar atenção ela estava muito ocupada a desfrutar do”
  • 🇵🇹 BRPortuguese Fairy Tales
    Clip #2 · @3:34
    “não quero o teu mel pegajoso todo colado aos meus Ramos e vocês não param de zumbir o dia todo eu tenho coisas melhores para fazer tu és uma árvore Tens os reis enterradas no local na floresta ou queres dizer tu és uma árvore Tens os reis enterradas no local na floresta ou queres dizer”

Definition & Meaning: “zumbir”

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VERB
  • to buzz (to make a low, humming or sibilant sound)

Example Sentences (2)

  • “por aí a zumbir certifica do dia do terceiro perto do que eu enxergo mas é”
  • “zumbir o dia todo eu tenho coisas melhores para fazer tu és uma árvore Tens os reis enterradas no local na floresta ou queres dizer”

Pronounce: “zumbir”

Syllables:
zum · bir
Primary stress:
bir
IPA:
zũˈbi(ʁ)
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zumbir

Frequently asked questions about zumbir

How do you pronounce “zumbir” in Portuguese?

“zumbir” is pronounced ⁄zũˈbi(ʁ)⁄ in Portuguese. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.

What does “zumbir” mean?

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