contramanobrarlhesias
Syllables
con-tra-ma-no-brar-lhes-ias
Pronunciation
/kõ.tɾɐ.mɐ.nu.βɾɐɾ ˈlɛʃ.i.ɐʃ/
Stress
0010001
Morphemes
contra- + manobr- + -ar-lhes-ias
The word 'contramanobrar-lhes-ias' is a complex Portuguese verb form meaning 'to countermaneuver them'. It's syllabified based on vowel-consonant patterns, with stress on the 'ma' syllable. It comprises a prefix, root, and suffixes, and its pronunciation features nasal vowels and a clitic pronoun.
Definitions
- 1
To countermaneuver, to thwart a plan or action with a skillful maneuver.
To countermaneuver them
“Eles tentavam contramanobrar-lhes os planos.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the third syllable, 'ma', of the verb stem 'contramanobrar'.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tra — Open syllable, contains a rhotic consonant.. ma — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. no — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. brar — Closed syllable, final syllable of the verb stem.. lhes — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun.. ias — Closed syllable, verb ending.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllables are divided before a vowel preceded by a consonant.
Diphthongs & Triphthongs
Diphthongs and triphthongs are generally kept within the same syllable.
Clitic Pronouns
Clitic pronouns are treated as a single syllable unit attached to the verb.
- The enclitic pronoun '-lhes' requires careful consideration in syllabification.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the precise phonetic realization of certain vowels.
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