contrapontearvoseis
Syllables
con-tra-po-n-tear-vos-eis
Pronunciation
/kõtɾɐpũˈteɐɾ ˈvɔʃejʃ/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
contra- + pon- + -tear-vos-eis
The word 'contrapontear-vos-eis' is a complex verb form syllabified according to Portuguese rules, with stress on the penultimate syllable of the base verb. The enclitic pronoun 'vos' and the imperative ending 'eis' are treated as separate syllables, adding complexity to the pronunciation.
Definitions
- 1
Oppose yourselves, counterpose yourselves.
To oppose or counterpose yourselves.
“Contraponte-vos-eis às injustiças!”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the base verb 'contrapontear', which is '-tear'. The enclitic pronoun 'vos' and the imperative ending 'eis' do not shift the stress.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tra — Open syllable, consonant cluster 'tr'. po — Open syllable.. n — Syllable with only a nasal consonant.. tear — Closed syllable, primary stress.. vos — Open syllable, enclitic pronoun.. eis — Closed syllable, imperative ending.
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel are generally open.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally broken after the first consonant if it's a single consonant or a permissible initial cluster.
Vowel Grouping Rule
Vowel groups are generally kept together within a syllable.
Enclitic Pronoun Rule
Enclitic pronouns are treated as separate syllables, attached to the verb.
- The enclitic pronoun 'vos' and the imperative ending 'eis' can be reduced or assimilated in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'r' sound do not affect syllabification.
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