contracenarvosíeis
Syllables
con-tra-ce-nar-vos-íeis
Pronunciation
/kõ.tɾɐ.se.ˈnaɾ.vɔʃ.ˈejʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
contra- + cenar + -ar-vos-íeis
The word 'contracenar-vos-íeis' is a complex verb form syllabified into six syllables: con-tra-ce-nar-vos-íeis. Stress falls on the 'nar' and 'íeis' syllables. It's formed from the prefix 'contra-', the root 'cenar', and the suffixes '-ar-vos-íeis'. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, prioritizing open syllables and separating clitic pronouns.
Definitions
- 1
To have dinner together (with someone), to dine with.
To dine with you all.
“Nós costumávamos contracenar-vos-íeis todos os domingos.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'nar' syllable (penultimate syllable of the root) and 'íeis' syllable.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, unstressed.. tra — Open syllable, unstressed.. ce — Open syllable, stressed.. nar — Closed syllable, stressed.. vos — Closed syllable, unstressed.. íeis — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided between vowels and consonants, prioritizing keeping consonant clusters intact when possible.
Open Syllable Preference
Portuguese favors open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
Clitic Pronoun Separation
Clitic pronouns are treated as separate syllables.
- Potential for elision or assimilation in rapid speech, but syllabification remains consistent based on orthography.
- The presence of the clitic pronoun 'vos' adds complexity to the syllable structure.
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