contramurarlhesiámos
Syllables
con-tra-mu-rar-lhes-i-á-mos
Pronunciation
/kõtɾɐmuˈɾaɾ ˈlɛʃ iˈɐmuʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
contra- + mur- + -ar-lhes-íamos
The word 'contramurar-lhes-íamos' is a complex verb form syllabified according to Portuguese rules of open syllables, consonant clusters, and stress placement. It consists of a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes, and its pronunciation may vary slightly regionally.
Definitions
- 1
To wall up, to enclose with walls (in the imperfect subjunctive mood).
We would wall up/enclose them.
“Se tivéssemos recursos, contramurar-lhes-íamos a cidade para protegê-la.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'á' (rar).
Syllables
con — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. tra — Open syllable, 'tr' cluster.. mu — Open syllable.. rar — Open syllable, 'r' cluster.. lhes — Open syllable, palatal lateral.. i — Single vowel syllable.. á — Single vowel syllable, stressed.. mos — Open syllable, palatal fricative.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in vowels are generally open.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Certain consonant clusters are treated as single onsets (e.g., 'tr').
Stress Rule
Penultimate syllable stress for words ending in vowels.
- Nasal vowel in 'con' due to following 'm'.
- Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation.
- The clitic pronoun 'lhes' is treated as a separate syllable.
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