contrabalançarlheiam
Syllables
con-tra-ba-lan-çar-lhe-iam
Pronunciation
/kõ.tɾɐ.bɐ.lɐ̃.ˈsaɾ.ʎɪ̃/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
contra- + balanç- + -ar
The word 'contrabalançar-lhe-iam' is a future subjunctive verb form. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, with stress on the penultimate syllable of the root. The clitic pronoun '-lhe' is integrated without altering the core syllable division principles. The word is morphologically complex, comprising a prefix, root, suffix, clitic pronoun, and inflectional ending.
Definitions
- 1
To counterbalance them/him/her/it.
To counterbalance them/him/her/it.
“Se eles tivessem mais recursos, contrabalançar-lhe-iam as perdas.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root, 'çar'. The stress pattern is typical for Portuguese verbs.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. tra — Open syllable, following consonant cluster.. ba — Open syllable, part of the root.. lan — Nasalized open syllable, part of the root.. çar — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. lhe — Diphthong, clitic pronoun.. iam — Closed syllable, inflectional ending.
Word Parts
Vowel Separation
Vowels generally form separate syllables.
Consonant Cluster Separation
Consonant clusters are split according to sonority.
Diphthong Preservation
Diphthongs remain within the same syllable.
Final 'm' Rule
A final 'm' typically forms a separate syllable if preceded by a vowel.
- The clitic pronoun '-lhe' doesn't alter the core syllabification rules.
- Pronunciation of the 'r' before the pronoun is crucial.
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