sobressaltarmeíamos
Syllables
so-bres-sal-tar-me-í-a-mos
Pronunciation
/su.bɾe.s.sal.ˈtaɾ.mɨ.ˈja.muʃ/
Stress
0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0
Morphemes
sob- + ressalt- + -ar-me-íamos
The word 'sobressaltar-me-íamos' is a conjugated verb form. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, dividing the word into eight syllables with stress on the penultimate syllable. The word is morphologically complex, comprising a prefix, root, and several suffixes. Its pronunciation can vary slightly depending on regional dialects.
Definitions
- 1
To startle
To startle
“O barulho alto sobressaltou-me.”
“A notícia sobressaltou a todos.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tar') and the antepenultimate syllable ('í').
Syllables
so — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. bres — Consonant cluster 'br' followed by vowel.. sal — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tar — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. me — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. í — Single vowel syllable.. a — Single vowel syllable, potentially reduced.. mos — Consonant cluster 'm' followed by vowel and 'sh' sound.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables typically end in vowels.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally broken after the first consonant if permissible.
Single Vowel
A single vowel constitutes a syllable.
- The conditional ending '-íamos' is a common pattern in Portuguese verb conjugation.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables (particularly in Brazilian Portuguese).
- Potential regional variations in pronunciation (e.g., palatalization of /l/ in Brazilian Portuguese).
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