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/?…
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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.
Plural Endings to Portuguese Nouns Ending in -ão
Nouns ending in the nasal diphthong ‘-ão’ are quite common in Portuguese. While one might assume these nouns form their plural by simply adding an ‘s’—resulting in…
Nasal Sounds in Portuguese
Nasal sounds are one of the most distinctive and challenging aspects of learning Portuguese. These unique sounds are a hallmark of the language’s phonetic system and play…
Portuguese Nasal Consonants
Nasal consonants play a key role in Portuguese pronunciation, and their spelling often reflects the nasal airflow behind the sound.
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.
Portuguese Nasal Vowels
Unlike regular vowels, nasal vowels in Portuguese involve air escaping through the nose, creating a unique sound quality.
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…
