contracenarlhesemos
Syllables
con-tra-ce-nar-lhes-e-mos
Pronunciation
/kõ.tɾɐ.se.ˈnaɾ.ʎɛʃ.ˈe.muʃ/
Stress
0010010
Morphemes
contra- + cenar + -ar
The word 'contracenar-lhes-emos' (we dine with them) is a complex verb form. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, with stress on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem ('ce'). It's morphologically composed of a prefix, root, suffix, clitic pronoun, and personal ending.
Definitions
- 1
To dine together with them; to have dinner with them.
We dine with them / We are having dinner with them.
“Nós contracenaremos com os nossos amigos.”
“Eles contracenar-lhes-emos no restaurante novo.”
syn:jantar com eles
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the third syllable, 'ce' (/se/), which is the penultimate syllable of the verb stem 'contracenar'.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tra — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. ce — Open, stressed syllable.. nar — Closed syllable, part of the verb root.. lhes — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun.. e — Open syllable, linking vowel.. mos — Closed syllable, personal ending.
Word Parts
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Vowel Grouping
Vowels within a syllable are grouped together (e.g., 'ce' in 'contracenar').
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority (e.g., 'tr' in 'contracenar').
Open/Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in vowels are open; syllables ending in consonants are closed.
Clitic Pronoun Separation
Clitic pronouns are generally treated as separate syllables.
- The nasal vowel 'õ' requires careful pronunciation.
- Liaison between 'lhes' and 'emos' is common.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel realization.
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