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How to pronounce Belo Horizonte in Portuguese
Belo Horizonte
Belo Horizonte (place name)
Brazilian Portuguese; reference: Brazil · Choose 1.00× to hear the original pace.
Belo Horizonte is pronounced /ˈbɛ.lu o.ɾiˈzõ.t͡ʃi/ in Portuguese. In Belo Horizonte: For vowels marked with a tilde, let air resonate through the nose while the mouth keeps its vowel shape. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
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Find the sounds in Belo Horizonte
Read Belo Horizonte in these IPA segments: ˈbɛ · lu o · ɾi · ˈzõ · t͡ʃi. Dots and stress marks identify the boundaries shown in the reference; these symbols are not English spelling. The mark /ˈ/ comes immediately before the main stressed syllable. Give that syllable a little more prominence without swallowing the others.
1.Nasal resonance
In Belo Horizonte: For vowels marked with a tilde, let air resonate through the nose while the mouth keeps its vowel shape.
Watch out: Do not add a strong n or m just because an English respelling uses one to suggest nasality.
2.A softened stop
In Belo Horizonte: The IPA shows a joined “ch” or “j” sound. This occurs in many Brazilian pronunciations before an i-like vowel.
Watch out: Use the recorded variety as your model; other Brazilian accents can keep a plain t or d here.
3.A light tapped r /ɾ/
In Belo Horizonte: Touch the tongue tip briefly to the ridge behind the upper teeth, then move straight to the next sound.
Watch out: Do not hold a strong English r in this position.
Hear it in context
Nosso destino é Belo Horizonte.
Our destination is Belo Horizonte.
Listen once, say it aloud, then replay at 1.00×. Keep the word connected to the surrounding sentence rather than giving every syllable equal weight.
Pronunciation and variety
The recording uses a Brazilian Portuguese voice for Belo Horizonte. Portuguese in Portugal and other regions can differ in vowel reduction and consonants. The reference may list several realizations; the transcription here is selected for a Brazilian or unmarked pronunciation.
The English-style respelling is approximate. Use the IPA and recording together for vowel quality and consonants that do not have an exact English equivalent.
Questions about Belo Horizonte
How do you pronounce Belo Horizonte?
Belo Horizonte is pronounced /ˈbɛ.lu o.ɾiˈzõ.t͡ʃi/ in Portuguese. In Belo Horizonte: For vowels marked with a tilde, let air resonate through the nose while the mouth keeps its vowel shape. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
What should I listen for first?
In Belo Horizonte: For vowels marked with a tilde, let air resonate through the nose while the mouth keeps its vowel shape. Start at 0.75×, then return to 1.00× to hear the natural rhythm.
