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PT010
Common Pronunciation Rules
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Open and Closed Vowels: Portuguese has both open and closed vowels, which affect the pronunciation of surrounding consonants. Closed vowels are pronounced with a more closed mouth position, while open vowels are pronounced with a more open mouth position. | |
| Nasal Vowels: Portuguese has nasal vowels, indicated by the presence of the tilde (~) over the vowels ã, õ, and nasal diphthongs like ão, õe. When pronouncing nasal vowels, air is allowed to pass through the nose, giving them a distinctive sound. | |
| Consonant Pronunciation: Many consonants in Portuguese have similar pronunciation to their English counterparts, but there are some differences: • C before E and I is pronounced as “s” (e.g., “cidade” is pronounced “see-da-de”). • G before E and I is | |
| Accents: Accents in Portuguese indicate stress or vowel pronunciation changes: • The acute accent (´) indicates stress on a syllable (e.g., “avó” - grandmother). • The circumflex accent (^) indicates a pronunciation change (e.g., “pôr” - to put). | |
| Silent Letters: Some letters in Portuguese words are silent, such as the “h” in “hora” (hour) and the “u” in “faz” (does). |
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