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bem-merecer-lhe-íamos

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

8 syllables
21 characters
Portuguese
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8syllables

bemmerecerlheíamos

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

bem-me-re-cer-lhe-í-a-mos

Pronunciation

/bẽj.mɨ.ɾə.ˈsɛɾ.ʎɨ.ˈa.muʃ/

Stress

00010101

Morphemes

bem + merecer + lhe-íamos

The word 'bem-merecer-lhe-íamos' is a complex verb form in Portuguese. Syllabification follows standard rules, with stress on the antepenultimate syllable ('cer'). It consists of a prefix, root, and suffix, with a clitic pronoun integrated into the structure. The syllable division is bem-me-re-cer-lhe-í-a-mos.

Definitions

verb
  1. 1

    To deserve well; to be worthy of something good.

    We would deserve it.

    Nós bem-merecer-lhe-íamos um prêmio.

    Se tivéssemos trabalhado mais, bem-merecer-lhe-íamos o sucesso.

Stress pattern

The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable, 'cer', which is the antepenultimate syllable. This follows the standard Portuguese stress rule for words ending in vowels or -m, -s.

Syllables

8
bem/bẽj/
me/mɨ/
re/ɾə/
cer/ˈsɛɾ/
lhe/ʎɨ/
í/i/
a/a/
mos/muʃ/

bem Open syllable, initial syllable, prefix.. me Open syllable, part of the verb stem.. re Open syllable, part of the verb stem.. cer Closed syllable, stressed syllable, part of the verb stem.. lhe Closed syllable, clitic pronoun.. í Open syllable, conditional tense marker.. a Open syllable, part of the conditional tense marker.. mos Closed syllable, first-person plural ending.

Vowel Groups

Vowels within diphthongs or triphthongs are not separated.

Consonant Clusters

Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority.

Open/Closed Syllables

Syllables are classified as open (ending in a vowel) or closed (ending in a consonant).

Pronoun Clitics

Pronoun clitics are attached to the preceding or following syllable based on ease of pronunciation.

  • The combination of the prefix 'bem-' and the verb 'merecer' is a common construction.
  • The clitic pronoun 'lhe' requires careful placement, but the chosen division is phonologically natural.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/9/2025

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