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How to pronounce "reverência" in Portuguese

reverência is pronounced ʁe.veˈɾẽ.sjɐ in Portuguese, with primary stress on the “RÊN” syllable. Hear authentic native speakers pronounce it in 1 clip with synchronized subtitles and timestamps below.

ʁe.veˈɾẽ.sjɐ

re·ve·RÊN·cia

Primary stress: rên

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IPAʁe.veˈɾẽ.sjɐ
Narrowʁɨ.vɨˈɾẽ.sjɐ
Syllablesre · ve · rên · cia
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Já os Tarairiú, que habitavam a caatinga nordestina, o faziam como uma espécie de reverência, com pessoas que admiravam, enquanto outros

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The Portuguese word “reverência” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ʁe.veˈɾẽ.sjɐ. Phonologically, it consists of 4 syllables (re · ve · rên · cia), with primary lexical stress placed on the 3rd syllable (rên). Grammatically, “reverência” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic Portuguese video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “reverência” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from BBC News Brasil.

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  • 🇵🇹 BRBBC News Brasil
    Clip #1 · @5:56
    “que variava a depender do grupo. Os Tupinambá, por exemplo, que habitavam aqui o sul da Bahia, matavam e comiam prisioneiros de guerra. Já os Tarairiú, que habitavam a caatinga nordestina, o faziam como uma espécie de reverência, com pessoas que admiravam, enquanto outros o faziam como uma espécie de reverência, com pessoas que admiravam, enquanto outros”

Definition & Meaning: “reverência”

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NOUN
  • reverence (profound awe and respect, normally in a sacred context)
  • reverence (form of address for some members of the clergy)
  • bow, bowing (gesture made by bending forward at the waist)

Example Sentences (1)

  • “matavam e comiam prisioneiros de guerra. Já os Tarairiú, que habitavam a caatinga nordestina, o faziam como uma espécie de reverência, com pessoas que admiravam”

Pronounce: “reverência”

Syllables:
re · ve · rên · cia
Primary stress:
rên
IPA:
ʁe.veˈɾẽ.sjɐ
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Frequently asked questions about reverência

How do you pronounce “reverência” in Portuguese?

“reverência” is pronounced ⁄ʁe.veˈɾẽ.sjɐ⁄ in Portuguese. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.

What does “reverência” mean?

“reverência” means: reverence (profound awe and respect, normally in a sacred context)