contratestemunhararlhesia
Syllables
con-tra-tes-te-mu-nha-rar-lhes-ia
Pronunciation
/kõtɾa.tɛʃ.tɨ.mu.ɲaɾ.ʎɛʃ.i.ɐ/
Stress
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Morphemes
contra- + testemunh- + -ar-lhes-ia
The word 'contratestemunhar-lhes-ia' is a complex Portuguese verb form. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, with stress on the third syllable ('te'). The clitic pronoun '-lhes' is treated as a separate syllable. The word's meaning is 'to witness for/against them (would)'.
Definitions
- 1
To witness for or against someone; to testify.
To witness for/against them (would)
“Eles contratestemunhar-lhes-iam em tribunal.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('te'), following the general rule of penultimate stress in Portuguese.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tra — Open syllable.. tes — Closed syllable.. te — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. mu — Open syllable.. nha — Open syllable, 'nh' as a single phoneme.. rar — Open syllable.. lhes — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun.. ia — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Syllables generally end in vowels.
Consonant Rule
Syllables can end in consonants, especially after vowels.
Diphthong/Triphthong Rule
Vowel combinations are generally kept within the same syllable.
Clitic Pronoun Rule
Pronoun clitics are treated as a single unit when attached to the verb.
- The pronoun clitic '-lhes' requires careful syllabification.
- The 'lh' digraph is treated as a single phoneme.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist.
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