sobrealimentarvosíeis
Syllables
so-bre-a-li-men-tar-vos-í-eis
Pronunciation
/su.bɾɐ.ɐ.li.mẽ.tɐɾ.vɔʃ.ˈejʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
sobre- + aliment- + -ar-vos-íeis
The word 'sobrealimentar-vos-íeis' is a complex verb form syllabified according to Portuguese rules, prioritizing open syllables, consonant cluster breaks, and the separation of enclitic pronouns. Stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable. The word is derived from Latin roots and functions as a verb meaning 'to overfeed'.
Definitions
- 1
To overfeed, to provide excessive nourishment.
To overfeed
“O agricultor sobrealimentava o gado para aumentar o peso.”
“Não devemos sobrealimentar as crianças.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable: *a-li-men-**tar**-vos-íeis*.
Syllables
so — Open syllable, single vowel followed by a consonant.. bre — Open syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. a — Open syllable, single vowel.. li — Open syllable, single vowel followed by a consonant.. men — Open syllable, nasalized vowel followed by a consonant.. tar — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. vos — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. í — Open syllable, diphthong.. eis — Closed syllable, diphthong followed by a consonant.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel are generally open.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken after the first consonant if pronounceable.
Vowel Combination Rule
Vowel combinations (diphthongs) are kept together.
Enclitic Pronoun Rule
Enclitic pronouns form separate syllables.
- The length of the word and the presence of the enclitic pronoun *vos* add complexity.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllabification.
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