superintendervoseis
Syllables
su-per-in-ten-der-vos-eis
Pronunciation
/su.pɨɾ.ĩ.tẽ.dɨɾ.vɔʃ.ɐjʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
super- + intend- + -er
The word 'superintender-vos-eis' is syllabified according to Portuguese rules prioritizing open syllables and resolving consonant clusters. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a complex verb form composed of a Latinate prefix and root, Portuguese suffixes, and a clitic pronoun.
Definitions
- 1
To supervise, to oversee, to manage.
To supervise
“Superintender-vos-eis o projeto com atenção.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ten') of the entire form.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, initial syllable.. per — Open syllable, consonant cluster 'pr' permissible.. in — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.. ten — Open syllable, nasal vowel, primary stress.. der — Open syllable.. vos — Closed syllable.. eis — Closed syllable, diphthong 'ei' followed by a consonant.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Portuguese favors syllables ending in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are permissible, especially at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel Grouping
Vowel combinations (diphthongs, triphthongs) are treated as a single syllable.
Stress Placement
Stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable unless indicated by an accent mark.
- The combination of the verb form with the clitic pronoun is a common feature of Portuguese.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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