superalimentarlhesias
Syllables
su-per-a-li-men-tar-lhes-i-as
Pronunciation
/su.pɛ.ɾɐ.li.mẽ.ˈtaɾ.ʎɛʃ.i.ɐʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
super- + aliment- + -ar-lhes-ias
The word 'superalimentar-lhes-ias' 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 root. The word is morphologically composed of a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes, including a clitic pronoun.
Definitions
- 1
To superfeed them
To nourish them abundantly
“Se tivéssemos recursos, superalimentar-lhes-ias para que crescessem fortes.”
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 — Closed syllable, nasalized vowel.. tar — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. lhes — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun.. i — Open syllable.. as — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Portuguese favors open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are generally split, placing the consonant closest to the vowel.
Vowel Grouping
Vowel groups are usually kept together within a syllable.
Clitic Pronoun Separation
Clitic pronouns are treated as separate syllables.
- Nasalization of vowels.
- Palatalization of /l/ before /i/.
- Stress placement on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem.
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