contratestumunhararlhos
Syllables
con-tra-te-stu-mu-nha-rar-lhos
Pronunciation
/kõ.tɾa.tɛʃ.tɨ.mu.ˈɲaɾ.ʎɔʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
contra- + testemunhar + -lhos
The word 'contratestemunhar-lhos' is a complex Portuguese verb form. It is divided into eight syllables, with stress on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem ('mu'). The word is composed of the prefix 'contra-', the root 'testemunhar', and the clitic pronoun suffix '-lhos'. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules of vowel-consonant separation and consonant cluster maintenance.
Definitions
- 1
To bear witness against them (masculine plural).
To bear witness against them.
“Ele prometeu contratestemunhar-lhos no tribunal.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem ('mu').
Syllables
con — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. tra — Open syllable.. te — Open syllable.. stu — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. mu — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. nha — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. rar — Closed syllable.. lhos — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant
Syllables are typically divided after each vowel when followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Nasal Vowel
Nasal vowels are treated as single vowel sounds within a syllable.
- The combination of the verb stem and clitic pronouns requires careful consideration to ensure accurate syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter the syllabic structure.
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