contraordenarlheeis
Syllables
con-tra-or-de-nar-lhe-eis
Pronunciation
/kõ.tɾɐ.oɾ.de.ˈnaɾ.ʎɪʃ/
Stress
0010000
Morphemes
contra- + orden- + -ar-lhe-eis
The word 'contraordenar-lhe-eis' is a complex verb form in Portuguese. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, with stress on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem. The word is composed of a prefix, root, and suffixes, and its syllable division is influenced by the clitic pronoun 'lhe'.
Definitions
- 1
To countermand, to disobey an order (in a future subjunctive context, expressing possibility or contingency).
To countermand, to disobey an order
“Se eles contraordenar-lhe-eis, haverá consequências.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the third syllable, 'or', which is the penultimate syllable of the verb stem. This follows the general Portuguese rule of stressing the penultimate syllable unless otherwise indicated.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, initial syllable, nasal vowel.. tra — Open syllable, contains a rhotic consonant.. or — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. de — Open syllable, vowel followed by a voiced dental plosive.. nar — Closed syllable, nasal vowel followed by a rhotic consonant.. lhe — Open syllable, contains a palatal lateral approximant.. eis — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a postalveolar fricative.
Word Parts
contra-
Latin origin, meaning 'against', 'opposite'. Prefixes modify the verb's meaning.
orden-
Latin *ordinare*, meaning 'to order', 'to arrange'. Core meaning of the verb.
-ar-lhe-eis
Combination of infinitive ending (-ar), dative pronoun (-lhe), and future subjunctive ending (-eis). Indicates tense, mood, and person.
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Vowel Groups
Vowels within a diphthong or triphthong are generally not separated.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are split according to sonority hierarchy, but in this case, the clusters are relatively simple.
Penultimate Stress
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable unless an accent mark indicates otherwise.
Pronoun Cliticization
Pronoun clitics are often integrated into the verb form, influencing syllable division.
- The pronoun 'lhe' is a clitic pronoun, influencing syllable division.
- The nasal vowel /õ/ in the first syllable is a common feature of Portuguese.
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