ajuramentarlhesemos
Syllables
a-ju-ra-men-tar-lhes-e-mos
Pronunciation
/ɐʒuɾɐmẽˈtaɾʎɛʃˈɛmuʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
ajurament + ar-lhes-emos
The word 'ajuramentar-lhes-emos' is a future subjunctive verb form divided into eight syllables: a-ju-ra-men-tar-lhes-e-mos. The stress falls on 'men'. It's composed of the root 'ajurament-' and suffixes '-ar', '-lhes', and '-emos'. The 'lh' digraph requires special consideration due to palatalization.
Definitions
- 1
We will swear to them.
We will swear to them.
“Se for necessário, ajuramentar-lhes-emos a verdade.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root: 'men' in 'ajuramentar'.
Syllables
a — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ju — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel.. ra — Open syllable, vowel sound.. men — Nasalized closed syllable.. tar — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel.. lhes — Closed syllable, palatal lateral.. e — Open syllable, vowel sound.. mos — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel-initial Syllable
Syllables starting with vowels are separated.
Consonant-Vowel Combination
Consonant-vowel sequences generally form a syllable.
Nasal Vowel Rule
Nasal vowels create a syllable.
Digraph Rule
Digraphs like 'lh' are treated as a single sound unit but still require syllable division based on vowel proximity.
- The palatalization of /l/ before /ʃ/ in 'lhes' is a characteristic feature of Portuguese phonology.
- The future subjunctive mood adds complexity to the verb form.
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