ultrapassarlhesiamos
Syllables
ul-tra-pas-sar-lhes-i-a-mos
Pronunciation
/ul.tɾɐ.pɐ.ˈsaɾ.ʎɛʃ.i.ɐ̃.muʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
ultra- + pass- + -ar-a-ssar-lhes-íamos
The word 'ultrapassar-lhes-íamos' is a complex verb form with eight syllables, stressed on the third syllable ('pas'). It's formed by combining a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes, including a clitic pronoun. Syllabification follows Portuguese rules prioritizing open syllables and separating consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
We would surpass them.
We would overtake/surpass/exceed them.
“Se tivéssemos mais recursos, ultrapassar-lhes-íamos em vendas.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('pas').
Syllables
ul — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tra — Open syllable, consonant cluster 'tr'. pas — Stressed, open syllable.. sar — Open syllable.. lhes — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun.. i — Open syllable.. a — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. mos — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Portuguese favors syllables ending in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Syllabification
Consonant clusters are broken up into separate syllables when possible.
Stress Placement
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable unless marked otherwise.
Pronoun Cliticization
Pronoun clitics form separate syllables.
- The iterative suffix '-ssar-' is somewhat archaic.
- The combination of multiple suffixes and clitics creates a complex word structure.
- Regional variations in nasal vowel pronunciation may occur.
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