contraindicarlheia
Syllables
con-tra-in-di-car-lhe-ia
Pronunciation
/kõ.tɾɐ.ĩ.di.ˈkaɾ.ʎɪ.ɐ/
Stress
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Morphemes
contra- + indicar + -ar
The word 'contraindicar-lhe-ia' is syllabified as con-tra-in-di-car-lhe-ia, with stress on 'di'. It's a verb composed of the prefix 'contra-', root 'indicar', infinitive suffix '-ar', clitic pronoun 'lhe', and conditional ending '-ia'. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules of vowel grouping, consonant clusters, and open/closed syllable structure.
Definitions
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To contraindicate
To contraindicate
“O médico contraindicou o exercício físico intenso.”
“Contraindicar-lhe-ia essa atitude.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root ('di').
Syllables
con — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. tra — Open syllable, consonant cluster 'tr'. in — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.. di — Stressed, closed syllable.. car — Open syllable, tapped 'r'. lhe — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun.. ia — Closed syllable, conditional ending, stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Grouping
Vowels generally form a single syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority and permissible combinations.
Open/Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in vowels are open; those ending in consonants are closed.
Stress Placement
Stress influences syllable prominence, generally on the penultimate syllable for words ending in vowels.
- The presence of the clitic pronoun 'lhe' does not alter the core syllabification rules.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of /ʎ/ do not affect syllable division.
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