apeçonhentarlheemos
Syllables
a-pe-ço-nhen-tar-lhe-e-mos
Pronunciation
/ɐ.pɛ.sõ.ˈẽj.tɐɾ.ʎɨ.ˈe.muʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
a- + peçonh- + -entar-lhe-emos
The word 'apeçonhentar-lhe-emos' is a future subjunctive verb form. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, dividing the word into eight syllables with stress on the fourth syllable ('nhen'). The word is morphologically complex, containing a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. The clitic pronoun '-lhe-' is integrated into the syllabification.
Definitions
- 1
To cause someone to feel embarrassed, ashamed, or humiliated.
To mortify, to shame, to make someone feel awkward.
“Espero não o apeçonhentar-lhe-emos com a pergunta.”
“Se ele não se comportar, apeçonhentar-lhe-emos na frente de todos.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('nhen'), following the penultimate stress rule.
Syllables
a — Open syllable, unstressed.. pe — Open syllable, unstressed.. ço — Closed syllable, unstressed, nasal vowel.. nhen — Closed syllable, stressed, nasal vowel.. tar — Closed syllable, unstressed.. lhe — Open syllable, unstressed, clitic pronoun.. e — Open syllable, unstressed.. mos — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Separation
Vowels generally form separate syllables.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
Clitic Pronoun Attachment
Clitic pronouns attached to verbs are treated as part of the verb for syllabification purposes.
- The enclitic pronoun '-lhe-' requires careful consideration, but is treated as part of the verb for syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., Brazilian Portuguese) may exist, but do not affect the syllabification.
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