contraindicarlhesei
Syllables
con-tra-in-di-car-lhes-ei
Pronunciation
/kõ.tɾɐ.ĩ.di.ˈkaɾ.lɛʃ.ɐj/
Stress
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Morphemes
contra- + indicar + -ar-lhes-ei
The word 'contraindicar-lhes-ei' is a future subjunctive verb form. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, dividing the word into seven syllables: con-tra-in-di-car-lhes-ei. Stress falls on the fourth syllable ('di'). The word is composed of the prefix 'contra-', the root 'indicar', and suffixes indicating tense, mood, and person. Syllabification is consistent with similar Portuguese verbs.
Definitions
- 1
I will advise them against it.
I will advise them against it
“Se ele insistir, contraindicar-lhes-ei essa viagem.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('di'), following the rule that words ending in vowels are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. tra — Open syllable, vowel followed by a liquid consonant.. in — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.. di — Closed, stressed syllable.. car — Open syllable, vowel followed by a liquid consonant.. lhes — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a sibilant consonant.. ei — Closed syllable, diphthong.
Word Parts
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Vowel Grouping
Vowel combinations generally form a single syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority.
Open vs. Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in vowels are open; those ending in consonants are closed.
Stress Placement
Stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable in words ending in vowels.
- Pronunciation of the clitic pronoun *lhes* can vary.
- Liaison between syllables is possible.
- Regional variations in vowel reduction may occur.
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