How to pronounce capoeira
Say it like kah-puh-WER-uh. Capoeira has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WER).
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- kah
- puh
- WER
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Capoeira pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- WERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of capoeira
American and British speakers say capoeira in essentially the same way: /kɑpəˈwɛrə/ in the US and /kæpəˈwɛərə/ in the UK.
British respelling: kap-uh-WAIR-ruh.
What does capoeira mean?
- A martial art developed in Brazil, involving complex acrobatic maneuvers and flowing movements.
- A practitioner of this martial art.
Where does capoeira come from?
From Brazilian Portuguese capoeira, of uncertain etymology.
Words that rhyme with capoeira
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of capoeira.
Questions about saying capoeira
How do you pronounce capoeira?
Say kah-puh-WER-uh. The American pronunciation is /kɑpəˈwɛrə/. In British English it is /kæpəˈwɛərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in capoeira?
Capoeira has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WER). Broken into parts: kah · puh · WER · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say capoeira the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kɑpəˈwɛrə/ and the British form is /kæpəˈwɛərə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.