"O leão"

Translation: The lion

[ThanKwee]

Is it just me? I hear "Um leão" on the fast version, but "O leão" on the slow version.

[Importuno]

The fast version does say "O leão", however the neutral "O" sound in portuguese is quite similar to "U". That's why the slower version is easier to understand. It's a matter of practice and getting used.

[ThanKwee]

Sure, I understand. Thank you for responding. Obrigada!

[Bennemann2]

You can tell it's not "um" because the "M" sound is completely absent.

[ColSports]

I can't hear either.

[Hotdokbestdok]

This sounds exactly like french word "lion"
Is it supposed to ?