contratestumunharmos
Syllables
con-tra-te-stu-mun-har-mos
Pronunciation
/kõtɾa.tɛʃ.tɨ.mu.ɲaɾ.muʃ/
Stress
0010000
Morphemes
contra- + testemu- + -nhar-mos
The word 'contratestemunharmos' is a complex verb form divided into seven syllables: con-tra-te-stu-mun-har-mos. The stress falls on the third syllable ('te'). It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'contra-', the root 'testemu-', and the suffix '-nhar-mos'. Syllabification follows Portuguese rules prioritizing open syllables and considering consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
To witness under contract; to provide testimony formally as per an agreement.
To witness under contract
“Nós contratestemunharmos os termos do acordo.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the third syllable, 'te' (penultimate syllable).
Syllables
con — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tra — Open syllable, contains a liquid consonant.. te — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. stu — Open syllable.. mun — Open syllable.. har — Open syllable, contains nasal consonant.. mos — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel Grouping
Vowels generally form a single syllable unless they create a diphthong or triphthong.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority, with sonorant consonants tending to attach to the following vowel.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes are generally separated into distinct syllables.
Open Syllables Preference
Portuguese prefers open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
- The 'nh' digraph represents a single phoneme /ɲ/ and is treated as a single unit within the syllable.
- The 'r' between vowels is a tap /ɾ/ and is typically included in the following syllable.
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