borboletearlheseis
Syllables
bor-bo-le-tear-lhes-eis
Pronunciation
/buʁbuɫeˈtaɾ ɫeʃ ˈejʃ/
Stress
000101
Morphemes
borbolet + ear
The word 'borboletear-lhes-eis' is a complex verb form syllabified according to Portuguese rules of onset-rime division, vowel grouping, and stress placement. It consists of the root 'borbolet-', the infinitive suffix '-ear', the clitic pronoun 'lhes', and the personal ending '-eis'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root.
Definitions
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To flutter to them (formal plural you).
To flutter to them (formal plural you).
“Eu ia borboletear-lhes-eis com a verdade, mas decidi não o fazer.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root ('tear').
Syllables
bor — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster.. bo — Open syllable.. le — Open syllable, potential palatalization of /l/.. tear — Stressed syllable, onset-rime division.. lhes — Open syllable, clitic pronoun, potential palatalization of /l/.. eis — Open syllable, personal ending.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel Grouping
Vowel clusters are generally separated into different syllables.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority hierarchy, generally after the onset.
Stress Placement
Portuguese stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable unless indicated by an accent mark.
- Pronunciation of /ʁ/ varies regionally.
- Palatalization of /l/ before /e/ is common.
- Complex word formed by combining infinitive, clitic pronoun, and personal ending.
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