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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?
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 Ouves o /ʃ/?…
How to Pronounce M in Portuguese
The sound of M in European Portuguese isn’t always what you expect—it shifts depending on what comes next.
Portuguese Connected Speech – S Between Vowels
As you get used to native Portuguese speech, you’ll notice that 's' doesn’t always sound the same—especially when it’s surrounded by vowels.
Rhotic Sounds in European Portuguese
Rhotic sounds, often referred to as ‘r’ sounds, are a defining feature of European Portuguese pronunciation. In short, in European Portuguese, the letter ‘r’ produces 2 sounds:…
Portuguese Rhotic Sounds
Portuguese rhotics are a vocal landmark—whether it’s a soft tap or a gutural trill, the letter ‘r’ plays a central role in pronunciation.
Portuguese Nasal Consonants
Nasal consonants play a key role in Portuguese pronunciation, and their spelling often reflects the nasal airflow behind the sound.
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 key reasons why…
Sounds vs Spellings in Portuguese
Let’s talk about the relationship between spellings and spoken sounds. Portuguese, like many languages, isn’t a case of “what you see is what you get.” Letters can…
Portuguese Sound /s/
Portuguese has multiple spellings to represent the /s/ sound, from s at the beginning of words to ç, ss, and even x in exceptional cases.
Z vs /z/ in Portuguese
Although Z often corresponds to the /z/ sound in Portuguese, it can also render /ʃ/, especially at the end of words like 'paz' or 'luz'.
Portuguese Digraphs
Digraphs are two letters coming together to represent a single sound. Today, we’ll explore seven digraphs common in Portuguese and the sounds they produce. Companion read Related…
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.
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.
