Portuguese S – The Ultimate Pronunciation Guide!

Learn to pronounce the letter S in Portuguese with this fun game!

The pronunciation of the letter ‘S’ in Portuguese can often cause doubts, because it does not always have the same sound. Thus, depending on the word, you will not be able to apply the same rules. Instead, this single letter creates many different sounds, including ss, z, sh, and j.

The final sound often depends on several factors. For example, it changes according to the syllables it features and the letters that surround it. Thus, its position is key. When a word begins with ‘S,’ the sound is different from that of an ‘S’ that would appear at the end of the word. The rules change again when the ‘S’ is between two vowels, where it often becomes a voiced consonant.

In connected speech, the last sound of one word and the first sound of the next word are important. Even an unstressed vowel or other nearby consonants can affect how the letter is pronounced, especially in fast speech.

Besides, the pronunciation can be regional. The style used in European Portuguese has its own rules, which vary from Brazilian Portuguese pronunciation. For example, how you pronounce the plural form of a simple adjective can change depending on the dialect.

The video below gives a clear explanation to help you master these sounds. We show you how to pronounce this letter correctly by covering the rules of the Portuguese ‘S’. You will learn about the first sound and the last sound in different contexts. You will also get examples for each rule to help you understand and improve. As a last example, we will review a difficult phrase to bring all the concepts together.

Discover how the pronunciation of S changes and then test your skills with our fun pronunciation game. Don’t forget to comment on how many words you guessed correctly! 🎮

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