Choice
/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.
Understanding the /e/ and /ɛ/ vowel sounds in European Portuguese
In European Portuguese, the vowel e can represent several different sounds, depending on position and stress. This article does not cover all of them.Here, the focus is…
The Two Stressed ‘e’ Sounds in European Portuguese
In this lesson, you will learn to distinguish between the two stressed e sounds in European Portuguese and understand when e is pronounced closed or open.
The Most Common Closed Vowel in Portuguese: /ɨ/
In this lesson, we explore the unstressed “e” that produces the vowel /ɨ/, a central element of European Portuguese phonetics. Understanding this sound will help you achieve clearer, more natural and accurate pronunciation.
When the Letter e Sounds Like /ɨ/ in European Portuguese
European Portuguese contains several closed vowels, and the sound /ɨ/ is one of the most characteristic. It is extremely common in everyday speech and sits at the…
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Identifica o som /ɨ/
Which of these words has the sound /ɨ/?
Portuguese Vowel ‘e’
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.
