contraindicarlheiam
Syllables
con-tra-in-di-car-lhe-iam
Pronunciation
/kõ.tɾɐ.ĩ.di.ˈkaɾ.ʎɪ̃.ɐ̃j̃/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
contra- + indicar + -ar
The word 'contraindicar-lhe-iam' is a conjugated verb form. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, with stress on the penultimate syllable of the root verb. The clitic pronoun 'lhe' forms a separate syllable. The word's meaning is 'to contraindicate'.
Definitions
- 1
To strongly advise against; to present a medical reason why something should not be done.
To contraindicate
“O médico contraindicou-lhe viajar de avião.”
“Contraindicar-lhe-iam a prática de esportes radicais.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root verb 'contraindiCAR'. This follows the general rule for Portuguese words ending in a vowel, 'n', or 's'.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tra — Open syllable.. in — Closed syllable.. di — Open syllable.. car — Closed syllable, stressed.. lhe — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun.. iam — Closed syllable, auxiliary verb.
Word Parts
Vowel as Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken based on sonority.
Open/Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in vowels are open; syllables ending in consonants are closed.
Clitic Pronoun Separation
Clitic pronouns are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The combination of verb, clitic pronoun, and auxiliary verb requires careful application of syllabification rules.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect syllable boundaries, but the core principles remain consistent.
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