um
MasculineBrazilian Portuguese dictionary entry for “um”with pronunciation guidance and usage notes.
How to pronounce “um”
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Phonetic spelling
oon (nasal)
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International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)
/ũ/
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What does “um” mean?
Definitions of “um” with Brazilian Portuguese example sentences and English translations.