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Portuguese Alphabet & Pronunciation Guide

Every letter and sound explained, with the Brazilian and European differences that trip up beginners most.

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Portuguese Alphabet & Pronunciation Guide
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What's Inside

  • The full alphabet with sound guides
  • Nasal vowels explained (ão, õe, ãe)
  • Brazilian vs. European sound differences
  • Practice words for each tricky sound

The Sounds That Differ Most

Letter(s)BrazilPortugal
rr / initial ra hard "h" sounda strong, throaty rolled "r"
s / z (word end)a soft "s" or "z"a "sh" or "zh" hiss
t / d before isoftened to "tch" / "dj"stays a hard "t" / "d"