contramanobrarlheás
Syllables
con-tra-ma-no-brar-lhe-ás
Pronunciation
/kõ.tɾɐ.mɐ.nu.βɾɐɾ ʎɪ.ɐʃ/
Stress
0010000
Morphemes
contra- + manobr- + -ar-lhe-ás
The word 'contramanobrar-lhe-ás' is a complex verb form syllabified according to Portuguese rules of vowel grouping, consonant cluster breaking, and open/closed syllable identification. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem ('brar'). The clitic pronoun 'lhe' forms its own syllable.
Definitions
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To countermaneuver him/her/it.
To countermaneuver him/her/it.
“Se ele tentar algo, contramanobrar-lhe-ás com astúcia.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem ('brar').
Syllables
con — Open syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.. tra — Open syllable, consonant cluster 'tr' followed by a vowel.. ma — Open syllable, consonant followed by a vowel.. no — Open syllable, consonant followed by a vowel.. brar — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'br' followed by a vowel and 'r'.. lhe — Open syllable, palatal lateral approximant followed by a vowel.. ás — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a sibilant consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel Grouping
Vowels generally form a single syllable unless separated by a different consonant.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally broken after the first consonant if the following vowel creates an open syllable.
Open vs. Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in vowels are open; syllables ending in consonants are closed.
Clitic Pronouns
Clitic pronouns like 'lhe' generally form their own syllable.
- Pronunciation of the 'r' sound can vary across dialects.
- The clitic pronoun 'lhe' is treated as a separate syllable.
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