contraordenarlheseis
Syllables
con-tra-or-de-nar-lhes-eis
Pronunciation
/kõ.tɾɐ.oɾ.de.nɐɾ.ʎɛʃ.ɐjʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
contra- + orden- + -ar
The word 'contraordenar-lhes-eis' is a complex conjugated verb form in Portuguese. It's divided into seven syllables following vowel-based division rules, with stress on the penultimate syllable ('de'). The word's structure is influenced by Latin roots, prefixes, suffixes, and clitic pronouns, and includes an archaic pronoun ('eis').
Definitions
- 2
To disobey
To refuse to comply with an order.
“Eles contraordenaram as instruções.”
syn:desobedecerant:obedecer
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable, 'de', following the penultimate stress rule for Portuguese.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, unstressed.. tra — Open syllable, unstressed.. or — Open syllable, unstressed.. de — Open syllable, stressed.. nar — Open syllable, unstressed.. lhes — Closed syllable, unstressed.. eis — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Portuguese syllables generally end in vowels. Syllable division occurs after vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are typically kept together within a syllable.
Stress Rule
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable unless indicated by an accent mark.
- The archaic use of 'eis' instead of 'vos'.
- The complex structure resulting from the combination of verb and clitic pronouns.
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