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ultrapassar-lhes-íamos

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

8 syllables
22 characters
Portuguese
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8syllables

ultrapassarlhesiamos

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

ul-tra-pas-sar-lhes-i-a-mos

Pronunciation

/ul.tɾɐ.pɐ.ˈsaɾ.ʎɛʃ.i.ɐ̃.muʃ/

Stress

00100001

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

Verb
  1. 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

8
ul/ul/
tra/tɾɐ/
pas/pas/
sar/saɾ/
lhes/ʎɛʃ/
i/i/
a/ɐ̃/
mos/muʃ/

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.

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.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/7/2025

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