contemporizáloemos
Syllables
con-tem-po-ri-zá-lo-e-mos
Pronunciation
/kõ.tẽ.pɔ.ɾi.ˈza.lu.ẽ.muʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
cont- + tempor- + -izá-
The word 'contemporizá-lo-emos' is a conjugated verb form divided into eight syllables. Stress falls on 'zá'. It's composed of a Latin-derived prefix, root, and suffixes, with syllabification following Portuguese rules prioritizing open syllables and vowel groupings. Regional variations may affect pronunciation but not the core syllabic structure.
Definitions
- 1
To postpone, to delay, to temporize.
To postpone, to delay, to temporize.
“Ele contemporizará a decisão. (He will postpone the decision.)”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('zá') due to the acute accent.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, nasalized vowel.. tem — Open syllable, nasalized vowel.. po — Open syllable.. ri — Open syllable, flap 'r'. zá — Closed syllable, stressed.. lo — Open syllable.. e — Open syllable, nasalized vowel.. mos — Closed syllable, palatalized 'm'.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Portuguese favors open syllables (ending in a vowel).
Vowel Grouping
Vowel groups are generally separated into different syllables.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are divided based on sonority.
Stress Placement
Stress placement dictates syllable prominence and influences division.
- Palatalization of /m/ to /ʃ/ before /i/ in Brazilian Portuguese.
- Nasalization of vowels.
- Acute accent dictates stress and influences syllabification.
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