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English
Proper noun
João Pessoa
- A municipality, the state capital of Paraíba, Brazil
Portuguese
Etymology
Named after former governor of Paraíba João Pessoa (1878–1930).
Pronunciation
- (Brazil) IPA(key): /ʒuˈɐ̃w̃ peˈso.ɐ/ , (faster pronunciation) /ˈʒwɐ̃w̃ peˈso.ɐ/
- (Brazil) IPA(key): /ʒuˈɐ̃w̃ peˈso.ɐ/ , (faster pronunciation) /ˈʒwɐ̃w̃ peˈso.ɐ/
- (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /ʒuˈɐ̃w̃ peˈso.a/ , (faster pronunciation) /ˈʒwɐ̃w̃ peˈso.a/
Proper noun
João Pessoa
- João Pessoa (a municipality, the state capital of Paraíba, Brazil)
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