Brazilian Portuguese Pronunciation: The Letter D

In this pronunciation lesson you will learn the pronunciation of the letter D in Portuguese. I get a lot of questions from learners asking about the sound of the letters D. This video will show you the pronunciation of the D syllable by syllable.

This video lesson is a part of the Street Smart Brazil Portuguese Starter Kit. In this series we give you important pronunciation tips to improve your pronunciation whether you are just starting out with Portuguese or want to improve your language skills.

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