controverterlhesemos
Syllables
con-tro-ver-ter-lhes-e-mos
Pronunciation
/kõtɾovuɾˈteɾʎɛʃˈemuʃ/
Stress
0010001
Morphemes
contro- + vert- + -er-lhes-emos
The word 'controverter-lhes-emos' is a future subjunctive verb form. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, dividing the word into seven syllables with stress on 'ver'. The word is morphologically complex, comprising a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Its pronunciation and syllabification are consistent with similar verb forms in Portuguese.
Definitions
- 1
To dispute with them; to contradict them.
We will dispute/contradict them.
“Se eles insistirem, controverter-lhes-emos os argumentos.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ver'), following the general rule of penultimate stress in Portuguese.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tro — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. ver — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. ter — Closed syllable.. lhes — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun.. e — Open syllable, vowel.. mos — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel Grouping
Vowels within a dipthong or triphthong are kept together in the same syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are split according to sonority.
Clitic Pronouns
Clitic pronouns typically form their own syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable unless marked with an accent.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'contro-' (vowel reduction).
- Potential variations in the pronunciation of 'r' in some Brazilian dialects.
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