contraverterlhesiam
Syllables
con-tra-ver-ter-lhes-iam
Pronunciation
/kõtɾɐveɾˈteɾʎɛʃiɐ̃/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
contra- + verter + -er-lhes-iam
The word 'contraverter-lhes-iam' is a complex verb form syllabified according to Portuguese rules, with stress on 'ver'. It consists of the prefix 'contra-', root 'verter', and suffixes '-er-lhes-iam'. Syllable division follows open syllable and clitic pronoun rules, with potential regional variations in pronunciation.
Definitions
- 1
They would contradict them / They would dispute with them.
They would contradict them
“Se tivessem mais provas, contraverter-lhes-iam as acusações.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable, 'ver', according to Portuguese stress rules.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. tra — Syllable formed around liquid consonant.. ver — Open, stressed syllable.. ter — Open syllable.. lhes — Clitic pronoun forming a syllable.. iam — Open syllable, nasal vowel.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in vowels are generally open.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken up to form syllables around vowels.
Clitic Pronoun Rule
Clitic pronouns are treated as separate syllables when attached to verbs.
Stress Rule
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable unless indicated by an accent.
- Vowel reduction and elision in Brazilian Portuguese pronunciation.
- Liaison between syllables is common in spoken Portuguese.
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