superalimentarlhesiam
Syllables
su-pe-ra-li-men-tar-lhes-iam
Pronunciation
/su.pe.ɾɐ.li.mẽ.tɐɾ.ʎɛʃ.jam/
Stress
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Morphemes
super- + aliment- + -ar
The word 'superalimentar-lhes-iam' is a future subjunctive verb form. Syllabification follows 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 suffix, along with a Portuguese clitic pronoun and subjunctive ending.
Definitions
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To superfeed them
To superfeed them
“Se eles estivessem doentes, superalimentar-lhes-iam para que se recuperassem mais rápido.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem ('tar').
Syllables
su — Open syllable, initial syllable.. pe — Open syllable.. ra — Open syllable.. li — Open syllable.. men — Nasalized closed syllable.. tar — Closed syllable.. lhes — Closed syllable, containing palatal lateral consonant.. iam — Closed syllable, future subjunctive ending.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Portuguese favors open syllables whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are split, placing the initial consonant with the preceding vowel.
Clitic Pronoun Separation
Clitic pronouns are treated as separate syllables.
Vowel Grouping
Vowel groups are generally kept together within a syllable.
- Pronunciation of /ʎ/ can vary regionally. The combination of verb stem and clitic pronoun is a relatively long sequence of syllables.
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