contraindicarlheeis
Syllables
con-tra-in-di-car-lhe-eis
Pronunciation
/kõ.tɾɐ.ĩ.di.ˈkaɾ.ʎɪʃ/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
contra- + indicar + -ar
The word 'contraindicar-lhe-eis' is a complex verb form syllabified into seven syllables: con-tra-in-di-car-lhe-eis. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'car'. It's composed of a Latin-derived prefix, root, and suffix, along with a clitic pronoun and inflectional ending. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules regarding vowel groups, consonant clusters, and clitic pronoun attachment.
Definitions
- 1
To contraindicate; to advise against.
To contraindicate
“Se for necessário, o médico contraindicar-lhe-eis o consumo de álcool.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'car' (5th syllable). The stress pattern is typical for Portuguese verbs ending in '-eis'.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tra — Open syllable, contains a rhotic consonant.. in — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.. di — Open syllable.. car — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. lhe — Open syllable, clitic pronoun.. eis — Closed syllable, inflectional ending.
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Vowel Groups
Vowel groups within a syllable are maintained.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority.
Open/Closed Syllables
Syllables are classified as open or closed based on their final sound.
Clitic Pronoun Attachment
Clitic pronouns are treated as separate syllables attached to the verb.
- The clitic pronoun 'lhe-' requires careful consideration in syllabification.
- The future subjunctive ending '-eis' is relatively uncommon but follows standard syllabification rules.
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