assarapantarvosiámos
Syllables
as-sa-ra-pan-tar-vos-i-á-mos
Pronunciation
/ɐ.sɐ.ɾɐ.pɐ̃.tɐ̃ɾ.vɔʃ.ˈi.ɐ̃.muʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
a- + sarpar + -apantar-ar-vos-íamos
The word 'assarapantar-vos-íamos' is a complex Portuguese verb form. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules of open/closed syllables, with stress on the penultimate syllable. The word's complexity arises from its less common root and the inclusion of an enclitic pronoun.
Definitions
- 1
To intimidate, frighten, or scare.
To intimidate
“Eles assarapantavam os oponentes com suas ameaças.”
“Não quero assarapantar ninguém, apenas expressar minha opinião.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('á' in 'iá-mos').
Syllables
as — Open syllable, unstressed.. sa — Open syllable, unstressed.. ra — Open syllable, unstressed.. pan — Closed syllable, nasal vowel, unstressed.. tar — Closed syllable, nasal vowel, unstressed.. vos — Closed syllable, enclitic pronoun, unstressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. á — Open syllable, nasal vowel, stressed.. mos — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel are generally open.
Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in a consonant are generally closed.
Diphthongs & Triphthongs
Vowel combinations are treated as a single syllable.
Enclitic Pronouns
Pronouns attached to the verb are syllabified as part of the verb complex.
Nasal Diphthongs
Nasal vowels are treated as part of the syllable.
- The verb *assarapantar* is relatively uncommon.
- The enclitic pronoun *vos* always attaches to the verb.
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