Could I get a few people to explain the difference in pronunciation between a, á, ã, â and à in Portuguese using English comparisons (if possible)? I can't seem to find a thread or other Web site that addresses them each clearly. Thanks!
Difference in pronunciation between: a, á, ã, â and à
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1. "á and à" are the same, but just "á" does not exist. When using just the character "a", the correct is "à". The pronunciation is practically the same as "o" in "ouch".
2. "ã and a" are the same and are practically the same as "un" in "under". When used as a letter, "a" has the same pronunciation as "à". Again, just "ã" does not exist.
3. "â" is the same as "ã". Again, just â" does not exist.
This is the general pronunciation. It all depends on the word in question. Especially the character "a".
2. "ã and a" are the same and are practically the same as "un" in "under". When used as a letter, "a" has the same pronunciation as "à". Again, just "ã" does not exist.
3. "â" is the same as "ã". Again, just â" does not exist.
This is the general pronunciation. It all depends on the word in question. Especially the character "a".
Examples:
Anda! - Come! or Walk! (both "a" have the same pronunciation as "ã".)
Calma - Calm (first "a" = "à" and second "a" = "ã". I think that in Brazil, both are pronounced "à")
Anda! - Come! or Walk! (both "a" have the same pronunciation as "ã".)
Calma - Calm (first "a" = "à" and second "a" = "ã". I think that in Brazil, both are pronounced "à")
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Depende do lugar do Brasil, na Bahia é assim mesmo como você disse e boa parte do Nordeste.
Mas no resto do país é [ɐ].
Á and À are an open A (like in start), while  is a closed A (like in bird). The à is just a nasal closed A.
The IPA symbols are:
Á/À: a
Â: ɐ
Ã: ɐ̃
Ê: e
É: ɛ
Ô: o
Ó: ɔ
The IPA symbols are:
Á/À: a
Â: ɐ
Ã: ɐ̃
Ê: e
É: ɛ
Ô: o
Ó: ɔ