contrabalançarlhesei
Syllables
con-tra-ba-lan-çar-lhes-ei
Pronunciation
/kõ.tɾɐ.bɐ.lɐ̃.ˈsaɾ.lɛʃ.ɐj/
Stress
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Morphemes
contra- + balanç- + -ar-lhes-ei
The word 'contrabalançar-lhes-ei' is a complex verb form with seven syllables, stressed on the fifth syllable ('çar'). It's formed by a Latin-derived prefix, root, and suffixes, including a clitic pronoun and personal ending. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, considering consonant clusters and vowel groups.
Definitions
- 1
To counterbalance, to weigh against.
To counterbalance, to weigh against.
“Eu contrabalançarei os argumentos com evidências sólidas.”
“O governo contrabalançará as perdas com investimentos.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem ('çar').
Syllables
con — Closed syllable, nasalized vowel.. tra — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ba — Open syllable.. lan — Closed syllable, nasalized vowel.. çar — Stressed, closed syllable.. lhes — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun.. ei — Open syllable, diphthong.
Word Parts
contra-
Latin origin, meaning 'against', 'opposite'. Prefixes modify the verb's meaning.
balanç-
Latin *ballare* 'to dance', related to 'balance'. Core meaning of the verb.
-ar-lhes-ei
Combination of infinitive ending (-ar), dative indirect object pronoun (-lhes), and 1st person singular future tense ending (-ei).
Similar Words
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken up, with each consonant initiating a new syllable if possible.
Vowel Groups
Vowel groups are separated into syllables based on the presence of diphthongs or triphthongs.
Open Syllables
Syllables ending in vowels are considered open syllables.
Stress Placement
Stress influences syllable prominence and can affect vowel quality.
- Nasalization of vowels before nasal consonants.
- Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation (tapped vs. trilled).
- Pronunciation of clitic pronouns can be reduced.
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