carambolarlhesiámos
Syllables
ca-ram-bo-lar-lhes-iá-mos
Pronunciation
/kɐɾɐ̃buˈlaɾ ʎɛʃ iˈa.muʃ/
Stress
0000010
Morphemes
carambol + ar-lhes-íamos
The word 'carambolar-lhes-íamos' is a conjugated verb form in Portuguese. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, dividing the word into seven syllables with stress on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a verb root, infinitive marker, indirect object pronoun, and inflectional ending.
Definitions
- 1
To dodge, swerve, or evade.
To dodge, swerve, or evade.
“Nós carambolávamos os obstáculos com habilidade.”
“Eles carambolavam as perguntas difíceis.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem ('lar' in 'carambolar').
Syllables
ca — Open syllable, unstressed.. ram — Nasalized vowel, unstressed.. bo — Open syllable, unstressed.. lar — Closed syllable, unstressed.. lhes — Closed syllable, unstressed.. iá — Open syllable, stressed.. mos — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel are generally open.
Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in a consonant are closed.
Vowel Clusters
Vowel clusters are separated based on sonority.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken up according to permissible onsets and codas.
Stress Placement
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable unless indicated by an accent mark.
- Cliticization of the pronoun 'lhes'.
- Nasalization of vowels before nasal consonants.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of /ʎ/ (lh).
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