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How to pronounce "velinha" in Portuguese

velinha is pronounced vɛˈlĩ.ɲɐ in Portuguese, with primary stress on the “LI” syllable. Hear authentic native speakers pronounce it in 2 clips with synchronized subtitles and timestamps below.

vɛˈlĩ.ɲɐ

ve·LI·nha

Primary stress: li

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Narrowvɛˈli.ɲɐ
Syllablesve · li · nha
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que tá aqui em volta na lata de atum depois eu vou colocar uma velinha lá

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The Portuguese word “velinha” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as vɛˈlĩ.ɲɐ. Phonologically, it consists of 3 syllables (ve · li · nha), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (li). Grammatically, “velinha” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 2 authentic Portuguese video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “velinha” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from Manual do Mundo.

Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (2 Verified Clips)

  • 🇵🇹 BRManual do Mundo
    Clip #1 · @11:43
    “funcionar o motor você vai colocar água gelada nesse cantinho aqui nessa latinha que tá aqui em volta na lata de atum depois eu vou colocar uma velinha lá dentro da lata grande e eu vou acender a velinha e colocar o motor em”
  • 🇵🇹 BRManual do Mundo
    Clip #2 · @11:48
    “que tá aqui em volta na lata de atum depois eu vou colocar uma velinha lá dentro da lata grande e eu vou acender a velinha e colocar o motor em cima a vela já esquentou o suficiente e tá na hora de a gente dar a partida no”

Definition & Meaning: “velinha”

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NOUN
  • diminutive of vela

Example Sentences (2)

  • “que tá aqui em volta na lata de atum depois eu vou colocar uma velinha lá”
  • “dentro da lata grande e eu vou acender a velinha e colocar o motor em”

Pronounce: “velinha”

Syllables:
ve · li · nha
Primary stress:
li
IPA:
vɛˈlĩ.ɲɐ
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Frequently asked questions about velinha

How do you pronounce “velinha” in Portuguese?

“velinha” is pronounced ⁄vɛˈlĩ.ɲɐ⁄ in Portuguese. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.

What does “velinha” mean?

“velinha” means: diminutive of vela