The /ʃ/ sound—like the ‘sh’ in ‘shoe’—echoes throughout European Portuguese. It’s arguably the language’s most defining sound. Let’s unpack where it shows up.
Portuguese Pronunciation – The /ʃ/ Sound
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Most Prominent Sound in European Portuguese
The /ʃ/ sound (as in shine) is arguably the most prominent sound in European Portuguese. In fact, it’s often cited as one of the…
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Ouves o /ʃ/?
Mark the words in which the letter x is pronounced with the /ʃ/ (“sh”) sound.
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Sons do X
Mark the word in which the letter x is pronounced with the sounds indicated below.
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Sons do S
Pick the word according to its s-sound.
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Qual é a letra que ouves?
Which letter do you hear?
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How to pronounce M in Portuguese
In European Portuguese, the letter M can produce two distinct sounds: [m] or [ŋ]. Let’s break this down: Companion read Related Articles Lessons Blanks…
