superalimentarnosiam
Syllables
su-pe-ra-li-men-tar-nos-iam
Pronunciation
/su.pe.ɾɐ.li.mẽ.ˈtaɾ.nɔʃ.jɐ̃w̃/
Stress
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Morphemes
super- + aliment- + -ar-nos-iam
The word 'superalimentar-nos-iam' is a complex verb form syllabified according to Portuguese rules of open and closed syllables, pronoun clitic attachment, and nasalization. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root. The morphemic breakdown reveals Latin origins for the prefix and root, and Portuguese suffixes indicating verb mood and person.
Definitions
- 1
To provide a superfood diet; to nourish with highly nutritious foods.
To superfeed
“Estamos a superalimentar os atletas para os Jogos Olímpicos.”
“É importante superalimentar as crianças em fase de crescimento.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root 'tar' in 'superalimentar'.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, initial syllable.. pe — Open syllable.. ra — Open syllable.. li — Open syllable.. men — Nasalized closed syllable.. tar — Closed syllable.. nos — Closed syllable, pronoun clitic.. iam — Closed syllable, nasalized vowel.
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in vowels are generally open.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in consonants are closed.
Pronoun Clitic Attachment
Pronoun clitics are attached to the verb and syllabified as part of the verb complex.
Nasalization Rule
Vowels preceding nasal consonants become nasalized.
- The pronoun clitic 'nos' is always attached to the verb.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of /ɾ/ do not affect syllabification.
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