contraindicarlhesemos
Syllables
con-tra-in-di-car-lhes-e-mos
Pronunciation
/kõ.tɾɐ.ĩ.di.ˈkaɾ.ʎɛʃ.ˈe.muʃ/
Stress
00010101
Morphemes
contra- + indicar + -lhes-emos
The word 'contraindicar-lhes-emos' is a complex Portuguese verb form divided into eight syllables. Stress falls on 'di'. It comprises a prefix, root, and suffixes, following standard Portuguese syllabification rules.
Definitions
- 1
To contraindicate
To advise against
“Os médicos contraindicar-lhes-emos o consumo de álcool.”
ant:recomendar
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root ('di'), as per Portuguese stress rules for words ending in vowels.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. tra — Open syllable, consonant cluster 'tr'. in — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.. di — Closed, stressed syllable.. car — Open syllable.. lhes — Closed syllable, palatal lateral consonant.. e — Open syllable.. mos — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel Grouping
Vowels generally form a single syllable unless separated by a hiatus.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken up based on sonority.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels are generally stressed on the penultimate syllable.
Open/Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in vowels are open; those ending in consonants are closed.
- The clitic pronoun '-lhes' maintains its own syllabic structure.
- Nasalization of vowels before nasal consonants is a common feature.
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