embarrancarnosiámos
Syllables
em-ba-rran-car-nos-iá-mos
Pronunciation
/ɐ.bɐ.ʁɐ̃.ˈkã.nuʃ.ˈi.ɐ̃.muʃ/
Stress
0010011
Morphemes
em- + barrancar + -nos-íamos
The word 'embarrancar-nos-íamos' is a complex verb form syllabified according to Portuguese vowel-based rules. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('car'). The word consists of a prefix, root, and suffix, with a consistent syllable structure similar to other conjugated verbs in the language.
Definitions
- 1
To get stuck, to run aground.
We would get stuck/run aground.
“Se tentássemos entrar por ali, embarrancar-nos-íamos na lama.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('car'). The stress pattern is typical for Portuguese verbs in this tense.
Syllables
em — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. ba — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. rran — Syllable with a strong trill and nasal vowel.. car — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. nos — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'ns'. iá — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. mos — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'sh'
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Vowel-Initial Syllable
Syllables starting with vowels are separated.
Consonant-Vowel Syllable
Syllables formed by a consonant followed by a vowel are separated.
Diphthong/Triphthong
Vowel combinations (diphthongs and triphthongs) are generally kept within the same syllable.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are often split based on sonority and pronounceability, but are kept together if they form a natural unit.
- The 'rr' sound can be reduced to 'r' in Brazilian Portuguese, potentially affecting syllable weight.
- Regional variations in vowel reduction can influence the perceived syllable boundaries.
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