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How to pronounce "salva vidas" in Portuguese

salva vidas is pronounced ˌsaw.vɐˈvi.dɐs in Portuguese, with primary stress on the “VIDAS” syllable. Hear authentic native speakers pronounce it in 2 clips with synchronized subtitles and timestamps below.

ˌsaw.vɐˈvi.dɐs

salva·VIDAS

Primary stress: vidas

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IPAˌsaw.vɐˈvi.dɐs
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Syllablessalva · vidas
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salva vidas e estrutura básica para emergências.

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The Portuguese word “salva vidas” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˌsaw.vɐˈvi.dɐs. Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (salva · vidas), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (vidas). Grammatically, “salva vidas” functions as a adj, noun. SayItVid indexes 2 authentic Portuguese video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “salva vidas” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from Speaking Brazilian Language School.

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    “Esses postos são pontos de apoio com salva vidas e estrutura básica para emergências. emergências.”

Definition & Meaning: “salva vidas”

Audio
ADJ
  • life-
NOUN
  • lifeguard (attendant employed to save swimmers)
  • clipping of bote salva-vidas

Example Sentences (3)

  • “Bote salva-vidas”
  • “O salva-vidas salvou um menino de se afogar.”
  • “salva vidas e estrutura básica para emergências.”

Pronounce: “salva vidas”

Syllables:
salva · vidas
Primary stress:
vidas
IPA:
ˌsaw.vɐˈvi.dɐs
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Frequently asked questions about salva vidas

How do you pronounce “salva vidas” in Portuguese?

“salva vidas” is pronounced ⁄ˌsaw.vɐˈvi.dɐs⁄ in Portuguese. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.

What does “salva vidas” mean?

“salva vidas” means: life-