vicegovernadorcivil
Syllables
vice-go-ver-na-dor-ci-vil
Pronunciation
/visɨ.ɡɐ.vɨɾ.nɐ.doɾ.si.vil/
Stress
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Morphemes
vice- + governador + civil
The word 'vice-governador-civil' is a compound noun with stress on the antepenultimate syllable ('dor'). Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, dividing the word into 'vice-go-ver-na-dor-ci-vil'. The morphemes originate from Latin and contribute to the word's meaning of a civilian deputy governor.
Definitions
- 1
A deputy governor responsible for civilian affairs.
Vice-governor (civilian)
“O vice-governador-civil assumiu o cargo durante a licença do governador.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('dor'), as per Portuguese stress rules for words ending in vowels.
Syllables
vice — Open syllable, unstressed.. go — Open syllable, unstressed.. ver — Closed syllable, unstressed.. na — Open syllable, unstressed.. dor — Closed syllable, stressed.. ci — Open syllable, unstressed.. vil — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant Separation
Syllables are divided between vowels and consonants whenever possible.
Compound Word Syllabification
Each component of the compound word is syllabified according to standard rules.
Antepenultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in vowels, 'm', or 'n' are stressed on the antepenultimate syllable if it contains a tonic vowel.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful application of syllabification rules across components.
- No significant regional variations are expected.
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