How to Pronounce Vinícius Júnior
vee-NEE-see-us ZHOO-nyor
/viˈnisius ˈʒuniɔr/
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Step-by-Step Phonetic Breakdown
veeNEEseeusZHOOnyor
Vinícius = vee-NEE-see-us (4 syllables, stress on 'NEE'). Júnior = ZHOO-nyor in Portuguese. The 'J' in Portuguese = 'zh'.
Common Pronunciation Mistakes
vee-NEE-shus JOO-nee-orvin-EE-shus
Name Origin & Meaning
Vinícius Júnior's first name comes from Latin 'Vinicius.' In Brazilian Portuguese, the 'J' is always a 'zh' sound — Junior = ZHOO-nyor. He's celebrated for his samba-style dribbling, which he says comes from the baile funk culture.
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