Hyphenation ofcomprometer-lhes-emos

Analysis of "comprometer-lhes-emos" (Portuguese)

1. Pronunciation Considerations:

The word "comprometer-lhes-emos" is a conjugated verb form in Portuguese. It's a future subjunctive of the verb "comprometer" (to commit, to compromise). Pronunciation will follow standard European Portuguese (EP) or Brazilian Portuguese (BP) rules, with slight variations in vowel quality and nasalization. This analysis will primarily focus on EP pronunciation, noting BP differences where relevant.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Portuguese syllabification rules, which prioritize vowel sounds and consonant clusters, the word breaks down as follows (using only original letters):

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: com- (Latin, meaning "with," "together"). Functions as an intensifier or to indicate a shared action.
• Root: promet- (Latin promittere - to promise). The core meaning of the verb.
• Suffixes:
  • -er (Latin, infinitive marker).
  • -lhes- (Pronoun clitic, 3rd person plural dative/indirect object).
  • -emos (Future Subjunctive ending, indicating the future subjunctive mood and 1st person plural subject).

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root: "me". This is due to the general rule that words ending in vowels are stressed on the penultimate syllable.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/kõ.pɾu.me.teɾ.lɛʃ.ˈe.muʃ/ (EP)
/kõ.pɾo.me.ˈteɾ.les.e.muʃ/ (BP - slight shift in stress and vowel quality)

6. Syllable Breakdown & Rule Application:

Division Rules:

1. Open Syllable Rule: Syllables ending in vowels are generally open and form separate syllables.
2. Consonant Cluster Rule: Consonant clusters that are phonologically unified remain within the same syllable (e.g., tr, pr, br).
3. Diphthong Rule: Diphthongs (two vowel sounds within one syllable) form a single syllable.
4. Nasal Vowel Rule: Nasal vowels followed by a consonant often form a syllable.

7. Exceptions/Special Cases:

• The pronoun clitic "-lhes" is a common feature of Portuguese verb conjugation and doesn't present any unusual syllabification challenges.
• The future subjunctive ending "-emos" is relatively straightforward.

8. Grammatical Role & Syllabification:

The word is a conjugated verb form. Syllabification remains consistent regardless of the verb's function within a sentence.

9. Definition & Semantics:

• Word: comprometer-lhes-emos
• Part of Speech: Verb (Future Subjunctive)
• Definitions:
  • "We will commit to them."
  • "We will compromise with them."
• Translation: "We will commit/compromise to/with them."
• Synonyms: obrigar-nos-emos (we will obligate ourselves), empenhar-nos-emos (we will pledge ourselves)
• Antonyms: descomprometer-lhes-emos (we will disengage from them)
• Examples:
  • "Comprometer-lhes-emos a ajudar no projeto." (We will commit to helping with the project.)
  • "Não podemos comprometer-lhes-emos com promessas que não podemos cumprir." (We cannot commit to promises we cannot keep.)

10. Regional Variations:

Brazilian Portuguese (BP) tends to have a more open vowel pronunciation and a slightly different stress pattern. The stress might shift slightly towards the final syllable in some BP dialects.

11. Phonological Comparison:

All three words share a similar syllable structure (a mix of open and closed syllables) and follow the same syllabification rules regarding vowel sounds and consonant clusters. The presence of the prefix "com-" and the "-er" infinitive ending are also consistent. The key difference lies in the root vowel and the following consonant clusters, which dictate the specific syllable divisions.