Portuguese Digraphs
Digraphs are two letters coming together to represent a single sound. Today, we’ll explore seven digraphs common in Portuguese and…
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Portuguese Common Diphthongs
From pai to mãe, Portuguese diphthongs create distinctive vowel glides that give the language its musical quality.
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Portuguese Nasal Diphthongs
When two vowel sounds blend within a syllable and nasal airflow is involved, we get nasal diphthongs—a distinctive feature of Portuguese pronunciation.
Letters G, J, and GU in Portuguese
In Portuguese, the letters G, J, and GU can represent similar sounds, but their pronunciation depends on the vowel that follows.
Portuguese Nasal Vowels
Unlike regular vowels, nasal vowels in Portuguese involve air escaping through the nose, creating a unique sound quality.
Letters C, Ç, and QU in Portuguese
Portuguese uses C, Ç, and QU to spell the /s/ and /k/ sounds, with each letter adapting to the vowel that follows.
Portuguese Silent H
Portuguese uses the letter H in writing, but it plays no role in pronunciation—it’s a letter you see but never hear.
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Digraphs
In Portuguese, a digraph is a pair of letters that combine to produce a single sound. There are seven commonly used digraphs, each contributing to the language’s unique pronunciation patterns.
Portuguese Vowels ‘i’ and ‘u’
Vowels 'i' and 'o' tend to be more consistent in Portuguese, making their pronunciation easier to master.
Portuguese Diacritical Marks
Accents in Portuguese aren’t just decorative—they’re powerful. They shape how words sound and even change their meaning, making them essential for clear communication.
