contemporizarlheíamos
Syllables
con-tem-po-ri-zar-lhe-í-a-mos
Pronunciation
/kõ.tẽ.pu.ɾi.zaɾ.ʎɨ.ˈa.muʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
cont- + tempor- + -izar-lhe-íamos
The word 'contemporizar-lhe-íamos' is a complex verb form syllabified according to Portuguese rules prioritizing open syllables and resolving consonant clusters. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root. The word is composed of a Latin-derived prefix, root, and suffixes, including a clitic pronoun and conditional ending.
Definitions
- 1
To make contemporary; to modernize.
We would contemporize it/him/her.
“Nós contemporizar-lhe-íamos a decoração para torná-la mais moderna.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ri') of the verb stem, following the penultimate syllable rule.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, unstressed.. tem — Open syllable, unstressed.. po — Open syllable, unstressed.. ri — Open syllable, stressed.. zar — Closed syllable, unstressed.. lhe — Open syllable, unstressed.. í — Open syllable, unstressed.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.. mos — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Portuguese favors open syllables (ending in a vowel).
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken up, with the vowel preceding the first consonant.
Clitic Pronoun Attachment
Clitic pronouns are treated as separate syllables.
Stress Placement
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable unless indicated by an accent mark.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'lh' (/ʎ/ vs. /ʒ/).
- The clitic pronoun 'lhe' is treated as a separate syllable despite being attached to the verb.
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