Portuguese · Difficult words
How to pronounce cartão de crédito in Portuguese
cartão de crédito
Credit card
Brazilian Portuguese; reference: Brazil · Choose 1.00× to hear the original pace.
cartão de crédito is pronounced /kaʁˈtɐ̃w̃ d͡ʒi ˈkɾɛ.d͡ʒi.tu/ in Portuguese. In cartão de crédito: 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 cartão de crédito
Read cartão de crédito in these IPA segments: kaʁ · ˈtɐ̃w̃ d͡ʒi · ˈkɾɛ · d͡ʒi · tu. 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 cartão de crédito: 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 cartão de crédito: 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 cartão de crédito: 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
Posso pagar com cartão de crédito?
Can I pay with a credit card?
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 cartão de crédito. 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.
Meaning and everyday use
Questions about cartão de crédito
How do you pronounce cartão de crédito?
cartão de crédito is pronounced /kaʁˈtɐ̃w̃ d͡ʒi ˈkɾɛ.d͡ʒi.tu/ in Portuguese. In cartão de crédito: 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 cartão de crédito: 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.
