contracunharlheseis
Syllables
con-tra-cun-har-lhes-eis
Pronunciation
/kõ.tɾɐ.kuˈɲaɾ.ʎɛʃ/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
contra- + cunhar + -lhes-eis
The word 'contracunhar-lhes-eis' is a complex Portuguese verb form syllabified as con-tra-cun-har-lhes-eis. It consists of the prefix 'contra-', the root 'cunhar', and the suffixes '-lhes-eis'. The stress falls on the 'har' syllable. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules of vowel grouping, consonant cluster breakup, and clitic pronoun separation.
Definitions
- 1
To counter-engrave; to undo an engraving; to deface an engraved image.
To counter-engrave them.
“Se eles contracunharem-lhes as medalhas, será um ato de desrespeito.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the 'har' syllable (penultimate syllable of the root 'cunhar').
Syllables
con — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tra — Open syllable, contains a rhotic consonant.. cun — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.. har — Stressed syllable, closed syllable, palatalized 'n' sound.. lhes — Closed syllable, contains a palatal lateral consonant.. eis — Closed syllable, diphthong.
Word Parts
Vowel Grouping
Vowels within a syllable are grouped together.
Consonant Cluster Breakup
Consonant clusters are broken up according to sonority.
Pronoun/Clitic Separation
Clitic pronouns are generally treated as separate syllables.
Final Consonant Rule
A single consonant at the end of a syllable usually remains with the preceding vowel.
- The word is relatively rare and complex.
- The liaison between 'cunhar' and 'lhes' is a key point of variation.
- Potential for regional variations in pronunciation.
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