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How to pronounce "tombar" in Portuguese

tombar is pronounced tõˈba(ʁ) in Portuguese, with primary stress on the “BAR” syllable. Hear authentic native speakers pronounce it in 1 clip with synchronized subtitles and timestamps below.

tõˈba(ʁ)

tom·BAR

Primary stress: bar

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IPAtõˈba(ʁ)
Narrowtõˈbaɾ
Syllablestom · bar
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Daí a embarcação grega se moveu rápido demais, o que fez o barco cheio de refugiados — que já estava com problemas — tombar de vez.

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The Portuguese word “tombar” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as tõˈba(ʁ). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (tom · bar), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (bar). Grammatically, “tombar” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic Portuguese video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “tombar” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from BBC News Brasil.

Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)

  • 🇵🇹 BRBBC News Brasil
    Clip #1 · @1:21
    “do barco dos refugiados, e todos a bordo foram para o lado oposto, para contrabalancear o peso. Daí a embarcação grega se moveu rápido demais, o que fez o barco cheio de refugiados — que já estava com problemas — tombar de vez. o que fez o barco cheio de refugiados — que já estava com problemas — tombar de vez.”

Definition & Meaning: “tombar”

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VERB
  • to fall down; to tumble
  • to fall (to die, especially in battle)
  • to put into government protection

Example Sentences (1)

  • “Daí a embarcação grega se moveu rápido demais, o que fez o barco cheio de refugiados — que já estava com problemas — tombar de vez.”

Pronounce: “tombar”

Syllables:
tom · bar
Primary stress:
bar
IPA:
tõˈba(ʁ)
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Frequently asked questions about tombar

How do you pronounce “tombar” in Portuguese?

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

What does “tombar” mean?

“tombar” means: to fall down; to tumble