Portuguese · Difficult words
How to pronounce escova de dentes in Portuguese
escova de dentes
Toothbrush
Brazilian Portuguese; reference: Brazil · Choose 1.00× to hear the original pace.
escova de dentes is pronounced /isˈko.vɐ d͡ʒi ˈdẽ.t͡ʃi/ in Portuguese. In escova de dentes: 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 escova de dentes
Read escova de dentes in these IPA segments: is · ˈko · vɐ d͡ʒi · ˈdẽ · 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 escova de dentes: 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 escova de dentes: 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 steady /o/ vowel
In escova de dentes: Round the lips and keep the tongue toward the back for a steady /o/. Follow the length indicated in the transcription.
Watch out: Avoid automatically turning a single /o/ into the moving vowel of English “go”.
Hear it in context
Esqueci a escova de dentes no banheiro do hotel.
I left the toothbrush in the hotel bathroom.
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 escova de dentes. 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 escova de dentes
How do you pronounce escova de dentes?
escova de dentes is pronounced /isˈko.vɐ d͡ʒi ˈdẽ.t͡ʃi/ in Portuguese. In escova de dentes: 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 escova de dentes: 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.
