compensarlhesiámos
Syllables
com-pen-sar-lhes-i-á-mos
Pronunciation
/kõ.pẽ.ˈsaɾ.ʎɛʃ.i.ɐ̃.muʃ/
Stress
0010000
Morphemes
compens + ar-lhes-íamos
The word 'compensar-lhes-íamos' is a conjugated verb form. Syllabification follows Portuguese rules prioritizing open syllables and separating clitic pronouns. Stress falls on the 'sar' syllable. The word is morphologically complex, combining a verb root, clitic pronoun, and personal ending.
Definitions
- 1
To compensate, to make up for, to reimburse.
To compensate, to make up for, to reimburse
“Vou compensar seus gastos.”
“A empresa compensou os funcionários pelo atraso.”
ant:prejudicar
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sar').
Syllables
com — Open syllable, unstressed.. pen — Open syllable, unstressed, nasal vowel.. sar — Closed syllable, stressed.. lhes — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. á — Open syllable, unstressed, nasal vowel.. mos — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Portuguese favors open syllables whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken to create open syllables, except for specific clusters.
Vowel Combination
Vowel combinations are separated into distinct syllables.
Clitic Pronoun Separation
Clitic pronouns are treated as separate syllables.
- Pronunciation of /ʎ/ can vary regionally.
- Nasal vowel pronunciation can be subtle and vary regionally.
- Clitic pronoun integration.
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