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X Gets a Brazilian Ax + Founder Mode + Listeners Respond on School Phone Bans

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Embrace the Rhythm of Language

The phonetic structure of Brazilian Portuguese, characterized by its tendency to end words with vowels rather than hard consonants, influences how English words are adopted and pronounced in Brazil. This results in unique and amusing adaptations of English terms, exemplified by 'Facebook' being pronounced as 'féisibócchi,' showcasing the playful and distinctive nature of language integration.

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