ziguezaguearmeiámos
Syllables
zi-gue-za-gue-ar-me-iá-mos
Pronunciation
/zi.ɡe.za.ˈɡe.aɾ.mɨ.ˈja.muʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
ziguezague + ar-me-íamos
The word 'ziguezaguear-me-íamos' is a complex Portuguese verb form divided into eight syllables. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root. It's formed by a root, verbal ending, and a reflexive pronoun clitic, exhibiting palatalization and vowel contraction.
Definitions
- 1
To move in a zigzag pattern; to wander aimlessly.
To zigzag; to meander.
“O carro ziguezagueava na estrada.”
“Ele ziguezagueava pela multidão.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root ('ar'). Secondary stress on 'iá'
Syllables
zi — Open syllable, initial syllable.. gue — Closed syllable, 'gue' represents /ɡe/.. za — Open syllable.. gue — Closed syllable, 'gue' represents /ɡe/.. ar — Open syllable, verbal infinitive ending.. me — Open syllable, reflexive pronoun clitic.. iá — Open syllable, contracted form of 'i' + 'a'.. mos — Closed syllable, palatalized ending.
Word Parts
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Vowel Grouping
Vowels within diphthongs or triphthongs are kept together.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority hierarchy.
Open/Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in vowels are open; those ending in consonants are closed.
Pronoun Clitics
Pronoun clitics are treated as separate syllables.
- 'gue' represents /ɡe/ due to soft 'g'.
- Palatalization of 'mos' to /muʃ'.
- Contraction 'iá'.
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