estrangularnosiámos
Syllables
es-tran-gu-lar-nos-i-á-mos
Pronunciation
/ɨʃ.tɾɐ̃.ɡu.ˈlaɾ.nɔʃ.ˈi.ɐ̃.muʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
es- + trangul- + -ar-nos-íamos
The word 'estrangular-nos-íamos' is a complex verb form syllabified according to Portuguese rules, with stress on the penultimate syllable due to the '-íamos' ending. It consists of a prefix, root, and several suffixes, and its pronunciation involves nasal vowels. Syllabification is consistent with similar verb forms in Portuguese.
Definitions
- 1
To strangle, to suffocate.
We would strangle
“Se tivéssemos a oportunidade, estrangular-nos-íamos com a corda.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lar') due to the presence of the conditional ending '-íamos'. The 'á' syllable also receives secondary stress due to being a nasal vowel.
Syllables
es — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tran — Nasalized vowel, open syllable.. gu — Open syllable.. lar — Stressed syllable, open syllable.. nos — Open syllable, clitic pronoun.. i — Open syllable.. á — Nasalized vowel, stressed syllable.. mos — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus.
Penultimate Stress Rule
The conditional ending '-íamos' triggers stress on the penultimate syllable.
Nasal Vowel Rule
Nasal vowels form a syllable nucleus.
- The combination of clitic pronouns and verbal endings can sometimes present ambiguity, but the rules are clear in this case.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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