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.
Status
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 Letter X
Pronouncing the letter X in Portuguese can be tricky for language learners. Unlike in English, the letter X in Portuguese has four possible sounds.
Portuguese Pronunciation – The /ʃ/ Sound
The /ʃ/ sound is arguably the most prominent sound in European Portuguese. Let's dive in.
S and Its Sounds in European Portuguese
Master the letter S in Portuguese by exploring its multiple sounds and pronunciation rules.
How to Pronounce the Letter S in Portuguese
Let’s learn how to pronounce the letter S in Portuguese, or I should say European Portuguese, to be more precise. As you may know, one letter can…
How to Pronounce X in Portuguese – A Simple Guide for Leaners
Pronouncing the letter X in Portuguese can be tricky for language learners. That’s because, unlike in English, the letter X in Portuguese has four possible sounds: Fortunately,…
European Portuguese Pronunciation
I often hear people say that Portuguese sounds quite different from other Romance languages—and they’re absolutely right! But what exactly makes European Portuguese pronunciation so unique? In…
