cloroformizarlhesemos
Syllables
clo-ro-for-mi-za-r-lhes-e-mos
Pronunciation
/klo.ɾo.fɔɾ.mi.zaɾ.lɛʃ.ˈe.muʃ/
Stress
000100100
Morphemes
cloro- + form- + -izar-lhes-emos
The word 'cloroformizar-lhes-emos' is a future subjunctive verb form. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, with stress on the penultimate syllable of the stem. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Syllable division is consistent with similar Portuguese verbs.
Definitions
- 1
To chloroform them.
We will chloroform them.
“Se for necessário, cloroformizar-lhes-emos para garantir a segurança.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem ('mi'), following the standard rule for verbs ending in '-izar'.
Syllables
clo — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ro — Open syllable, sonorant consonant 'r' allows syllable closure.. for — Open syllable.. mi — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. za — Closed syllable.. r — Closed syllable.. lhes — Closed syllable, pronoun.. e — Open syllable, vowel.. mos — Closed syllable, verb ending.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in vowels are generally open.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in consonants are generally closed.
Sonorant Consonant Rule
Sonorant consonants (l, r, m, n, etc.) can sometimes close a syllable even when followed by a vowel.
- The combination of suffixes '-lhes-emos' is a standard Portuguese verb conjugation pattern.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'r' may affect the perceived syllable boundaries but not the written syllabification.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in Portuguese
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.
- abalará
- abalais
- abalara
- abalado
- abalada
- abajour
- abajara
- abaixou
- abaixoe
- abaixos
- abaixes
- abaixem
- abaixas
- abaixar
- abaixei
- abaixam
- abaglia
- abaixai
- abafeis
- abafará