contrapesarlhesemos
Syllables
con-tra-pe-sar-lhes-e-mos
Pronunciation
/kõtɾɐpɐˈzeɾ ʎɛʃ ˈɛmuʃ/
Stress
0010001
Morphemes
contra- + pesar + -lhes-emos
The word 'contrapesar-lhes-emos' is a conjugated verb form in Portuguese. Syllabification follows vowel-consonant separation rules, with stress on the third syllable ('pe'). It's composed of the prefix 'contra-', the root 'pesar', and the suffixes '-lhes' and '-emos'. The complex cluster formed by the pronoun and verb ending requires careful consideration.
Definitions
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We will counterbalance them.
We will counterbalance them
“Se precisarmos, contrapesar-lhes-emos as perdas com ganhos futuros.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('pe'), following standard Portuguese verb stress patterns.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. tra — Open syllable, consonant cluster before vowel.. pe — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. sar — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. lhes — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun, consonant cluster.. e — Open syllable, single vowel.. mos — Closed syllable, verb ending, consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Separation
Syllables are generally divided between vowels and consonants.
Open Syllable
Syllables ending in a vowel are considered open.
Closed Syllable
Syllables ending in a consonant are considered closed.
- The combination of the clitic pronoun *lhes* and the verb ending *emos* creates a complex cluster that requires careful syllabification.
- Regional variations in pronunciation (Brazilian Portuguese) may affect vowel quality but not syllable division.
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