contraindicarlhesiam
Syllables
con-tra-in-di-car-lhes-iam
Pronunciation
/kõ.tɾɐ.ĩ.di.ˈkaɾ.ʎɛʃ.jɐ̃w̃/
Stress
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Morphemes
contra- + indicar + -ar-lhes-iam
The word 'contraindicar-lhes-iam' is a complex verb form divided into seven syllables. Stress falls on the fourth syllable ('di'). Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules of vowel-consonant separation and stress placement, with considerations for the clitic pronoun and nasal vowels.
Definitions
- 1
To contraindicate to them
To contraindicate to them
“Os médicos contraindicar-lhes-iam o consumo de álcool.”
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 — Stressed, closed syllable.. car — Open syllable, vowel followed by a liquid consonant.. lhes — Closed syllable, palatal lateral consonant.. iam — Closed syllable, nasal vowel followed by a semi-vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel Grouping
Vowel clusters are generally separated into syllables.
Consonant-Vowel
Consonant-vowel combinations typically form a syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The clitic pronoun 'lhes' can sometimes be attached with a hyphen.
- Nasal vowel pronunciation can vary regionally.
- Vowel reduction is possible in rapid speech.
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