circuntornarlheseis
Syllables
cir-cun-tor-nar-lhes-eis
Pronunciation
/siɾ.kũ.tuɾ.naɾ.ʎɛʃ.ɐjʃ/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
circum- + torn- + -ar-lhes-eis
The word 'circuntornar-lhes-eis' is a complex Portuguese verb form syllabified as cir-cun-tor-nar-lhes-eis, with stress on 'tor'. It's composed of the prefix 'circum-', root 'torn-', and suffixes '-ar-lhes-eis'. Syllable division follows vowel-final and consonant cluster rules, with sonorant consonants closing syllables.
Definitions
- 1
To surround, encompass, or encircle.
To surround them (in a hypothetical future situation).
“Se eles circuntornarem os problemas, encontrarão uma solução.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tor').
Syllables
cir — Open syllable, vowel-final.. cun — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'cn'. tor — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. nar — Closed syllable, sonorant consonant 'r'. lhes — Closed syllable, palatal lateral and sibilant consonant.. eis — Closed syllable, diphthong and sibilant consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Final Syllables
Syllables generally end in vowels.
Consonant Clusters
Permissible consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'cn').
Sonorant Consonants
Sonorant consonants ('r', 'l', 'm', 'n') can close a syllable.
- The combination of clitic pronouns and verb endings can lead to complex syllable structures.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'lhes' (e.g., /les/).
- Potential weakening or vocalization of 'r' in some Brazilian Portuguese dialects.
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