zaragateaɾlhesiamos
Syllables
za-ra-ga-te-a-ɾ-lhes-i-a-mos
Pronunciation
/zaɾɐɡɐteˈaɾ lɨʃ ˈja.mi.ɐʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
zarag + atear-lhes-íamos
The word 'zaragatear-lhes-íamos' is a Portuguese verb meaning 'we would swagger to them'. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, with stress on the 'ga' syllable. It's a complex form combining a verb root, suffixes, and a clitic pronoun.
Definitions
- 1
To swagger to them, to show off to them
We would swagger to them / We would show off to them
“Nós zaragatear-lhes-íamos nossas conquistas, mas eles não se impressionavam.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem ('ga').
Syllables
za — Open syllable. ra — Open syllable. ga — Open, stressed syllable. te — Closed syllable. a — Open syllable. ɾ — Syllable with a single consonant. lhes — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun. i — Open syllable. a — Open syllable. mos — Closed syllable
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Rule
A consonant typically follows a vowel within the same syllable.
Stress Rule
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable unless otherwise marked.
Clitic Pronoun Rule
Clitic pronouns are attached to the verb and syllabified as part of the verb complex.
- Pronunciation of 'lhes' can vary regionally.
- Linking of final vowel to initial vowel of 'lhes' is common.
- Archaic verb 'zaragar' may have pronunciation variations.
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