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How is Rivellino's name pronounced in Brazilian Portuguese?

  • ʁivoˈlari

  • ʁivɛˈlɪno

  • ʁoˈbɛʁtu ʁiveˈlĩnu

  • ʁibaˈleira

Answer

Rivellino is pronounced as "ʁoˈbɛʁtu ʁiveˈlĩnu" in Brazilian Portuguese. The pronunciation is slightly different from the original Italian pronunciation of the surname "Riverlino", which has a stronger emphasis on the "i" sound. In Brazilian Portuguese, the emphasis shifts to the "e" sound, resulting in a softer pronunciation of the name.
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