Portuguese · Difficult words
How to pronounce pasta de dente in Portuguese
pasta de dente
Toothpaste
Brazilian Portuguese; reference: Brazil · Choose 1.00× to hear the original pace.
pasta de dente is pronounced /ˈpas.tɐ d͡ʒi ˈdẽ.t͡ʃi/ in Portuguese. In pasta de dente: 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 pasta de dente
Read pasta de dente in these IPA segments: ˈpas · tɐ 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 pasta de dente: 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 pasta de dente: 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.Front-vowel position
In pasta de dente: Listen for the distinction between the closer /i/ and the more relaxed /ɪ/ when shown. Keep your tongue toward the front.
Watch out: Do not decide vowel quality from English spelling alone.
Hear it in context
Preciso de pasta de dente com flúor.
I need toothpaste with fluoride.
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 pasta de dente. 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 pasta de dente
How do you pronounce pasta de dente?
pasta de dente is pronounced /ˈpas.tɐ d͡ʒi ˈdẽ.t͡ʃi/ in Portuguese. In pasta de dente: 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 pasta de dente: 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.
