contorcionarlhesão
Syllables
con-tor-ci-o-nar-lhes-ão
Pronunciation
/kõ.tuɾ.si.u.naɾ.ʎes.ˈɐ̃w̃/
Stress
0010001
Morphemes
con- + torc- + -cionar-lhes-ão
The word 'contorcionar-lhes-ão' is a complex verb form in Portuguese. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, with stress on the 'ci' syllable. The word is composed of a Latin-derived prefix, root, and suffixes, including a clitic pronoun and future subjunctive ending. The clitic pronoun 'lhes' is treated as a separate prosodic unit.
Definitions
- 1
They will contort themselves (to them).
They will contort themselves to them.
“Se eles puderem, contorcionar-lhes-ão para escapar.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ci') of the verb stem 'contorcionar'. The clitic pronoun and ending are unstressed.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, initial syllable of the verb.. tor — Closed syllable, part of the verb root.. ci — Stressed syllable, part of the verb root.. o — Open syllable, part of the verb root.. nar — Closed syllable, part of the verb root.. lhes — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun.. ão — Closed syllable, future subjunctive ending.
Word Parts
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Vowel Separation
Vowels are generally separated into different syllables.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority.
Clitic Pronoun
Clitic pronouns are treated as separate syllables.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels, 'm', or 'n' are generally stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The clitic pronoun 'lhes' is treated as a separate prosodic unit.
- The future subjunctive ending '-ão' requires accurate syllabification.
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