viceprocuradorgeral
Syllables
vice-pro-cu-ra-dor-ge-ral
Pronunciation
/visɨ.pɾo.ku.ɾɐˈdoɾ.ʒɨˈɾaɫ/
Stress
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Morphemes
vice + procurador + geral
The word 'vice-procurador-geral' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: vice-pro-cu-ra-dor-ge-ral. Stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('ra'). It's composed of the prefix 'vice-', the root 'procurador-', and the suffix '-geral', all of Latin origin. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese vowel and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
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Deputy Attorney General
Deputy Attorney General
“O vice-procurador-geral apresentou o relatório.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('ra') according to Portuguese stress rules.
Syllables
vice — Open syllable, initial syllable. pro — Open syllable. cu — Open syllable. ra — Open syllable, stressed. dor — Closed syllable. ge — Open syllable. ral — Closed syllable, final syllable
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each vowel generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are divided based on sonority.
Stress Rule
Stress placement follows standard Portuguese rules based on word ending and accent marks.
- The 'gr' cluster is treated as a single onset.
- Final 'l' may be palatalized in Brazilian Portuguese, but doesn't affect syllabification.
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