sobrealimentarlhesiam
Syllables
so-bre-a-li-men-tar-lhes-iam
Pronunciation
/so.bɾe.ɐ.li.mẽ.ˈtaɾ.ʎes.jam/
Stress
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Morphemes
sobre- + aliment- + -ar-lhes-iam
The word 'sobrealimentar-lhes-iam' is a complex verb form divided into eight syllables. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root 'alimentar'. The syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules prioritizing vowel sounds and consonant clusters. The inclusion of the clitic pronoun 'lhes' adds an extra syllable.
Definitions
- 1
To overfeed them
To overfeed them
“Os pais sobrealimentavam-lhes-iam os filhos para que ficassem mais fortes.”
ant:subalimentar
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root 'a-li-men-tar'.
Syllables
so — Open syllable, single vowel.. bre — Open syllable, consonant cluster 'br' at the beginning.. a — Open syllable, single vowel, unstressed.. li — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. men — Closed syllable, nasalized vowel.. tar — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'tr' at the end.. lhes — Closed syllable, palatal lateral /ʎ/.. iam — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after vowels.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable, especially at the beginning or end.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels are generally stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- Liaison between 'alimentar' and 'lhes' can affect pronunciation.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'r' (e.g., [χ] in Brazil).
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