contrabalançarlheias
Syllables
con-tra-ba-lan-çar-lhe-ias
Pronunciation
/kõ.tɾɐ.bɐ.lɐ̃.ˈsaɾ.ʎɪ.ɐʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
contra- + balanç- + -ar
The word 'contrabalançar-lhe-ias' is a conjugated verb form. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, dividing the word into seven syllables: con-tra-ba-lan-çar-lhe-ias. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem ('lan'). The word consists of a prefix, root, suffix, and clitic pronouns. It means 'to counterbalance them' and is used in the third-person plural present subjunctive mood.
Definitions
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To counterbalance them
To counterbalance them
“Esperava que eles contrabalançassem-lhe-ias as despesas.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem ('lan' in 'ba-lan-çar'). This is consistent with Portuguese stress rules for words ending in vowels.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, unstressed.. tra — Open syllable, unstressed.. ba — Open syllable, unstressed.. lan — Closed syllable, stressed.. çar — Closed syllable, unstressed.. lhe — Open syllable, unstressed (clitic pronoun).. ias — Closed syllable, unstressed (clitic pronoun).
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllables are divided before a vowel preceded by a consonant.
Diphthongs & Triphthongs
Diphthongs and triphthongs are generally kept within the same syllable.
Final Vowel
Words ending in vowels are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The combination of verb stem and clitic pronouns requires careful consideration.
- The rule of keeping diphthongs together is crucial for correct syllabification.
- Stress pattern is determined by the verb stem, not the clitic pronouns.
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