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How to pronounce "quebradeira" in Portuguese

quebradeira is pronounced ke.bɾaˈde(j).ɾɐ in Portuguese, with primary stress on the “DEI” syllable. Hear authentic native speakers pronounce it in 1 clip with synchronized subtitles and timestamps below.

ke.bɾaˈde(j).ɾɐ

que·bra·DEI·ra

Primary stress: dei

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IPAke.bɾaˈde(j).ɾɐ
Narrowkɨ.bɾɐˈdɐj.ɾɐ
Syllablesque · bra · dei · ra
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No processo de “europeização” do Rio, a quebradeira era generalizada.

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The Portuguese word “quebradeira” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ke.bɾaˈde(j).ɾɐ. Phonologically, it consists of 4 syllables (que · bra · dei · ra), with primary lexical stress placed on the 3rd syllable (dei). Grammatically, “quebradeira” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic Portuguese video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “quebradeira” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from BBC News Brasil.

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  • 🇵🇹 BRBBC News Brasil
    Clip #1 · @8:53
    “O que facilitava a circulação de pessoas, a exportação do café e facilitava a construção da nossa "Paris dos trópicos" No processo de “europeização” do Rio, a quebradeira era generalizada. A prefeitura se deu o direito de desapropriar imóveis e a quebradeira era generalizada. A prefeitura se deu o direito de desapropriar imóveis e”

Definition & Meaning: “quebradeira”

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NOUN
  • generalised bankruptcy; economic crisis
  • exhaustion (supreme tiredness)
  • generalised breaking of things; breakage

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  • “No processo de “europeização” do Rio, a quebradeira era generalizada. A prefeitura se deu o direito de desapropriar imóveis e”

Pronounce: “quebradeira”

Syllables:
que · bra · dei · ra
Primary stress:
dei
IPA:
ke.bɾaˈde(j).ɾɐ
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Frequently asked questions about quebradeira

How do you pronounce “quebradeira” in Portuguese?

“quebradeira” is pronounced ⁄ke.bɾaˈde(j).ɾɐ⁄ in Portuguese. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.

What does “quebradeira” mean?

“quebradeira” means: generalised bankruptcy; economic crisis