sobrealimentarlhesei
Syllables
so-bre-a-li-men-tar-lhes-ei
Pronunciation
/su.bɾɐ.ɐ.li.mẽ.ˈtaɾ.ʎɛʃ.ɐj/
Stress
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Morphemes
sobre- + aliment- + -ar
The word 'sobrealimentar-lhes-ei' is a complex verb form syllabified into eight syllables: so-bre-a-li-men-tar-lhes-ei. It consists of a prefix, root, suffix, clitic pronoun, and personal ending. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules of vowel grouping, consonant clusters, and open/closed syllable distinction.
Definitions
- 1
I will overfeed them.
I will overfeed them.
“Se eu tiver recursos, sobrealimentar-lhes-ei para que fiquem fortes.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem ('tar').
Syllables
so — Open syllable, single vowel followed by consonant.. bre — Open syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. a — Open syllable, single vowel, unstressed.. li — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. men — Open syllable, nasalized vowel.. tar — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant, stressed.. lhes — Closed syllable, palatal lateral consonant followed by vowel and consonant.. ei — Diphthong, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Grouping
Vowels are generally grouped together to form syllables (e.g., 'a-li').
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are often broken up, with each consonant initiating a new syllable if possible (e.g., 'br' in 'bre').
Open vs. Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in vowels are open, while those ending in consonants are closed.
- The presence of the clitic pronoun 'lhes' adds complexity, requiring careful consideration of its integration into the syllabification.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common phenomenon in Portuguese and can affect pronunciation but not syllabification.
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