estrangularmeiámos
Syllables
es-tran-gu-lar-me-i-á-mos
Pronunciation
/es.tɾɐ̃.ɡuˈlaɾ.me.ˈi.ɐ̃.mus/
Stress
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Morphemes
es- + trangul- + -ar-me-íamos
The word 'estrangular-me-íamos' is a conjugated verb form. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, dividing the word into eight syllables with stress on the penultimate syllable. The word is morphologically complex, comprising a prefix, root, and several suffixes. Pronunciation varies slightly between European and Brazilian Portuguese.
Definitions
- 1
To strangle oneself; to commit suicide by strangulation.
We would strangle ourselves.
“Se tivéssemos a oportunidade, estrangular-me-íamos antes de sermos capturados.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('á' in 'gular').
Syllables
es — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster.. tran — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. gu — Open syllable.. lar — Open syllable, tap 'r'. me — Closed syllable.. i — Open syllable.. á — Open syllable, nasal vowel, stressed.. mos — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel Grouping
Vowel clusters are generally separated into different syllables if they form distinct vowel sounds.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken up according to sonority hierarchy.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (European vs. Brazilian Portuguese).
- The nasalization of vowels before nasal consonants.
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