contraatacarlheás
Syllables
con-tra-a-ta-car-lhe-ás
Pronunciation
/kõ.tɾɐ.ɐ.tɐ.ˈkaɾ.ʎe.ɐʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
contra- + atacar + lhe-ás
The word 'contra-atacar-lhe-ás' is a future subjunctive verb form. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, resulting in seven syllables. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem ('ta'). The word consists of a prefix, root, clitic pronoun, and suffix, each contributing to its meaning and grammatical function.
Definitions
- 1
You will counterattack him/her/it/them.
You will counterattack him/her/it/them.
“Se ele te atacar, contra-atacar-lhe-ás com firmeza.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem ('ta' in 'a-ta-car').
Syllables
con — Open syllable, unstressed.. tra — Open syllable, unstressed.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.. ta — Open syllable, stressed.. car — Open syllable, unstressed.. lhe — Open syllable, unstressed.. ás — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
contra-
Latin origin, meaning 'against, opposite'. Prefixes modify the verb's meaning.
atacar
Latin origin (*attacare*), meaning 'to attack'. Core meaning of the verb.
lhe-ás
Clitic pronoun 'lhe' (dative/indirect object) + future subjunctive suffix '-ás'. Indicates recipient and tense/mood/person.
Similar Words
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel are generally open.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant are generally closed.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in vowels generally have stress on the penultimate syllable.
- The clitic pronoun 'lhe' is often attached to the verb, creating a single prosodic word.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., Brazilian Portuguese).
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