🍽️ International Foods Pronunciation

Master international food pronunciations with this complete guide designed for Brazilian Portuguese speakers! Inspired by global food adventures (like The Best Ever Food Review Show), this covers everything from exotic street foods to everyday cooking terms.

Each food includes:
• Simplified pronunciation using our accessible Brazilian phonetic system
• IPA transcription for precision
• Regional classification and cultural context
• Difficulty rating for Brazilian speakers
• Challenge types and pronunciation tips

Understanding Food Word Travel: When words travel between languages, they adapt! Brazilian words like açaí, feijoada, and guaraná entered English but got "anglicized" - Americans pronounce them to fit English sounds, not exactly like we do. Similarly, when English food terms are used in Brazil, we "portugalize" them. Understanding this helps you expect that English words might not sound exactly like you think!

Examples: Açaí: We say /asaˈi/ → Americans say /əsaɪˈi/ | Guaraná: We say /gwaɾaˈna/ → Americans say /ˌgwɑrəˈnɑ/