superalimentararmeiámos
Syllables
su-pe-ra-li-men-ta-rar-me-iá-mos
Pronunciation
/su.pe.ɾɐ.li.mẽ.tɐɾ.mɨˈja.muʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
super- + aliment- + -ar-me-íamos
The word 'superalimentar-me-íamos' is a complex verb form with a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, with open and closed syllables, nasalization, and penultimate stress. The word means 'we would supernourish' and is a clear example of Portuguese morphological and phonological processes.
Definitions
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We would supernourish/superfeed.
We would supernourish.
“Naquela época, superalimentar-me-íamos com frutas e vegetais orgânicos.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'mos'.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, unstressed.. pe — Open syllable, unstressed.. ra — Open syllable, unstressed.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. men — Nasalized open syllable, unstressed.. ta — Open syllable, unstressed.. rar — Syllable with consonant cluster, unstressed.. me — Open syllable, unstressed.. iá — Open syllable, unstressed.. mos — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel are generally open.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority hierarchy.
Nasalization Rule
Vowels followed by nasal consonants become nasalized.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in a vowel, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'r' in 'rar' could potentially be grouped with the following syllable, but separation is more natural.
- Nasalization of vowels before nasal consonants is a standard feature of Portuguese phonology.
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