contratestemunharlheias
Syllables
con-tra-tes-te-mu-nhar-lhe-ias
Pronunciation
/kõt.ɾa.tɛʃ.tɨ.mu.ɲɐɾ ʎɨ.ɐʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
contra- + testemunhar + -lhe-ias
The word 'contratestemunhar-lhe-ias' is a complex verb form syllabified into eight syllables: con-tra-tes-te-mu-nhar-lhe-ias. The stress falls on the fifth syllable ('mu'). It's composed of the prefix 'contra-', the root 'testemunhar', and the suffixes '-lhe-' and '-ias'. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules regarding consonant clusters and clitic pronouns.
Definitions
- 1
To witness for him/her/it under contract.
to witness for him/her/it under contract
“Se eu contratestemunhar-lhe-ias, a validade do contrato seria confirmada.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable, 'mu'.
Syllables
con — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster.. tra — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster.. tes — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster.. te — Open syllable, unstressed.. mu — Open syllable, stressed.. nhar — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.. lhe — Open syllable, clitic pronoun.. ias — Closed syllable, verb ending.
Word Parts
Consonant Clusters
Portuguese allows consonant clusters at the beginning and end of syllables.
Open Syllables
Syllables ending in vowels are considered open.
Clitic Pronouns
Clitic pronouns are treated as separate syllables.
- The enclitic pronoun '-lhe-' is treated as a separate syllable.
- Nasal vowel pronunciation can vary regionally but doesn't affect syllabification.
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