How to Pronounce Marquinhos
mar-KEEN-yos
/maʁˈkĩɲus/
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Step-by-Step Phonetic Breakdown
marKEENyos
Marquinhos = mar-KEEN-yos. The '-nhos' ending in Brazilian Portuguese makes a 'ny-os' sound (nasal). This is a mononym (one name).
Common Pronunciation Mistakes
MAR-kin-hosmar-KIN-ohsmar-KEEN-os
Name Origin & Meaning
Marquinhos is a nickname — his real name is Marcos Aoás Corrêa. In Brazilian Portuguese, '-inho/-inha' is an affectionate diminutive suffix, and '-inhos' is plural. Marquinhos = 'Little Marcos.'
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