infeccionarlheíamos
Syllables
in-fec-cio-nar-lhe-í-a-mos
Pronunciation
/ĩfe.sjo.naɾ ʎe.ˈi.ɐ.muʃ/
Stress
00100000
Morphemes
in- + fec- + -cionar-lhe-íamos
The word 'infeccionar-lhe-íamos' is a complex verb form syllabified according to Portuguese vowel separation, consonant cluster rules, and penultimate stress. It consists of a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes, including a clitic pronoun and conditional ending. The primary stress falls on the 'cio' syllable.
Definitions
- 1
To infect; to contaminate with a disease-causing agent.
To infect
“Eles temiam infeccionar-lhe-íamos com a gripe.”
“O médico avisou que poderíamos infeccionar-lhe-íamos se não tomasse as precauções necessárias.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the third syllable, 'cio', following the penultimate stress rule for words ending in vowels.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, initial syllable.. fec — Closed syllable, contains the root of the verb.. cio — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. nar — Closed syllable, part of the verb stem.. lhe — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun.. í — Open syllable, part of the conditional ending.. a — Open syllable, part of the conditional ending.. mos — Closed syllable, personal ending.
Word Parts
Vowel Separation
Each vowel generally forms a separate syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority.
Diphthongs & Triphthongs
Diphthongs and triphthongs remain within a single syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are generally stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The clitic pronoun 'lhe' presents a slight orthographic/phonological disconnect.
- Potential regional variations in vowel pronunciation.
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