The Portuguese vowel e isn’t just one sound—it’s a shape-shifter. Let’s explore the two main ways it’s pronounced and how to spot the difference.
Portuguese Vowel ‘e’
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/e/ ou /ɛ/?
Which sound do you hear in each word, /e/ or /ɛ/?
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Caf/ɛ/
Mark the words with the /ɛ/ sound.
