descompassarnosiam
Syllables
des-com-pas-sar-nos-iam
Pronunciation
/deʃ kõ.pɐˈsaɾ.nɔʃ.jɐ̃/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
des- + compass- + -ar-nos-iam
The word 'descompassar-nos-iam' is a conjugated verb form with a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, with stress on the penultimate syllable. The word means 'we would unbalance' and is formed by combining morphemes of Latin origin.
Definitions
- 1
To disrupt, to throw out of tune, to unbalance.
We would unbalance.
“Se não tivéssemos cuidado, descompassar-nos-íamos com a situação.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable, 'sar', following the penultimate stress rule for Portuguese words ending in vowels.
Syllables
des — Open syllable, initial syllable.. com — Closed syllable, contains a nasal vowel.. pas — Closed syllable.. sar — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. nos — Closed syllable, contains a nasal vowel and enclitic pronoun.. iam — Closed syllable, contains a nasal vowel.
Word Parts
Vowel Grouping
Vowels are grouped together within a syllable.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority, but are relatively simple in this case.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are generally stressed on the penultimate syllable.
Enclitic Pronouns
Enclitic pronouns are often integrated into the preceding syllable.
- Nasal vowel pronunciation can vary regionally.
- The integration of the enclitic pronoun 'nos' into the preceding syllable is a common feature of Portuguese.
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