comprometerlhesias
Syllables
com-pro-me-ter-lhes-ias
Pronunciation
/kõ.pɾo.me.teɾ ˈlɛʃ.jas/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
com- + promet- + -er
The word 'comprometer-lhes-ias' is a conjugated verb form. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, dividing the word into six syllables: com-pro-me-ter-lhes-ias. Stress falls on the third syllable ('me'). The word is composed of a prefix, root, suffix, clitic pronoun, and auxiliary verb conjugation.
Definitions
- 1
To compromise them
To compromise them
“Eu comprometia-lhes a minha palavra.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('me') of the root verb 'comprometer'.
Syllables
com — Open syllable, unstressed.. pro — Open syllable, unstressed.. me — Open, stressed syllable.. ter — Open syllable, unstressed.. lhes — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ias — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel are generally open.
Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in a consonant are closed.
Stress Placement
Stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable unless indicated by an accent mark.
- The combination of verb, clitic pronoun, and auxiliary verb creates a complex form.
- Vowel reduction may occur in spoken Portuguese, but does not affect syllable count.
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