How to Pronounce Diogo Jota
dee-OH-goo ZHOH-tah
/diˈoɡu ˈʒɔtɐ/
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Step-by-Step Phonetic Breakdown
deeOHgooZHOHtah
Jota: the 'J' in Portuguese is 'ZH' (like the 's' in 'pleasure'). Not 'HOH-tah' like Spanish.
Common Pronunciation Mistakes
dee-OH-goh JOH-tahdee-OH-goh HOH-tah
Name Origin & Meaning
'Jota' is his surname — it's also the name of a traditional Spanish dance and the Portuguese word for the letter 'J'.
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