contrapesarmeiámos
Syllables
con-tra-pe-sar-me-iá-mos
Pronunciation
/kõtɾɐpɐˈzeɾ mɨˈjãmuʃ/
Stress
0000010
Morphemes
contra- + pes- + -ar-me-íamos
The word 'contrapesar-me-íamos' is a conjugated verb form. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, dividing the word into seven syllables with stress on the penultimate syllable 'iá'. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Regional variations in pronunciation may exist, but the written syllable division remains consistent.
Definitions
- 1
To counterbalance; to weigh against.
To counterbalance; to weigh against.
“Nós contrapesar-me-íamos com mais trabalho.”
ant:desequilibrar
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'iá' (/'iˈɐ/). The stress pattern is typical for Portuguese verb conjugations.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, unstressed.. tra — Open syllable, unstressed.. pe — Open syllable, unstressed.. sar — Open syllable, unstressed.. me — Open syllable, unstressed.. iá — Diphthong, primary stressed syllable.. mos — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
contra-
Latin origin, meaning 'against', 'opposite'. Prefixes modify the meaning of the root.
pes-
From Latin *pensare* (to weigh). Core meaning of the verb.
-ar-me-íamos
Combination of infinitive marker (-ar), reflexive pronoun (-me), and imperfect subjunctive ending (-íamos). Indicates tense, mood, and person.
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel are considered open.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant are considered closed.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Certain consonant clusters (e.g., 'tr') are treated as single onsets.
Diphthong Rule
Vowel combinations forming diphthongs are treated as a single syllable.
- Brazilian Portuguese pronunciation may differ in vowel quality and stress placement.
- The reflexive pronoun 'me' is always a separate syllable.
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