superalimentarlheseis
Syllables
su-per-a-li-men-tar-lhes-eis
Pronunciation
/su.pɛ.ɾɐ.li.mẽ.ˈtaɾ.ʎɛʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
super- + aliment- + -ar-lhes-eis
The word 'superalimentar-lhes-eis' is a complex verb form syllabified according to Portuguese rules prioritizing open syllables and separating clitic pronouns. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem. The word is composed of a Latin-derived prefix, root, and suffixes, indicating a future subjunctive tense and third-person plural indirect object.
Definitions
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To superfeed them
To superfeed them
“Se eles se esforçarem, superalimentar-lhes-eis para que tenham energia.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem ('tar').
Syllables
su — Open syllable, initial syllable.. per — Open syllable.. a — Open syllable.. li — Open syllable.. men — Nasalized closed syllable.. tar — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. lhes — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun.. eis — Closed syllable, inflectional ending.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Portuguese favors open syllables whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken to create open syllables.
Vowel Grouping
Vowel groups are typically maintained within a single syllable.
Clitic Pronoun Separation
Clitic pronouns are treated as separate syllables.
- Palatalization of /l/ to /ʎ/ before /e/ in 'lhes' is more prominent in Brazilian Portuguese.
- Stress placement is generally consistent across dialects.
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