[k]
Like "c" or "k" in the following English words:
- Cat
- Cup
- Car
- Key
Examples:
Casa
/ˈkaza/
House
Caneta
/kaˈneta/
Pen
Copo
/ˈkɔpu/
Glass
Cozinha
/koˈziɲa/
Kitchen
The IPA sound [k] is known as a voiceless velar plosive. It is produced by closing the back of the tongue against the soft part of the roof of the mouth (the velum) and then releasing it, causing a brief stop of airflow followed by an explosive release. In Brazilian Portuguese, the [k] sound is similar to the English "k" sound in words like "cat" or "key."
It's important to note that in Brazilian Portuguese, the [k] sound is typically pronounced without aspiration, meaning there is no strong puff of air when the sound is produced. It is a crisp and clear sound.