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contraindicar-lhe-eis

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

7 syllables
21 characters
Portuguese
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7syllables

contraindicarlheeis

Linguistic Analysis

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

verb
  1. 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

7
con/kõ/
tra/tɾɐ/
in/ĩ/
di/di/
car/ˈkaɾ/
lhe/ʎɪ/
eis/ʃ/

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.

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.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025

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