alfabetizarlhesemos
Syllables
al-fa-be-ti-zar-lhes-e-mos
Pronunciation
/al.fɐ.bɛ.tiˈzaɾ.lɛʃ.ɐ.mus/
Stress
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Morphemes
alfabetizar + lhes-emos
The word 'alfabetizar-lhes-emos' is a conjugated verb form. Syllabification follows Portuguese rules, dividing the word into eight syllables. Stress falls on 'zar'. The word consists of the root 'alfabetizar', the clitic pronoun 'lhes', and the personal ending 'emos'.
Definitions
- 1
To alphabetize/literate them (we will).
We will alphabetize/literate them.
“Nós alfabetizar-lhes-emos as crianças carentes.”
“Os professores alfabetizar-lhes-emos com dedicação.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root verb 'alfabetizar' ('zar').
Syllables
al — Open syllable, consonant cluster at the beginning.. fa — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. be — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ti — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. zar — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end, stressed.. lhes — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun, consonant cluster at the end.. a — Open syllable, single vowel.. mus — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.
Word Parts
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Consonant Clusters
Portuguese generally breaks consonant clusters between vowels.
Open/Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in vowels are open; those ending in consonants are closed.
Clitic Pronouns
Clitic pronouns are treated as separate syllables.
- The silent 'h' in 'lhes' doesn't create a syllable but influences syllabification.
- Verb conjugation adds complexity with clitic pronouns and personal endings.
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