condescenderlhesemos
Syllables
con-des-cen-der-lhes-e-mos
Pronunciation
/kõ.des.ˈsẽ.deɾ ˈlɛʃ.e.mos/
Stress
0010000
Morphemes
con- + descender + -lhes-emos
The word 'condescender-lhes-emos' is a future subjunctive verb form. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, with stress on the penultimate syllable of the root. The clitic pronoun 'lhes' is treated as a separate syllable. Regional variations may affect the pronunciation of 'lhes'.
Definitions
- 1
To condescend to them.
To condescend to them
“Se eles pedirem, condescender-lhes-emos com o favor.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('cen') of the root 'descender', following the rule for words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's'.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, initial syllable.. des — Open syllable, part of the root.. cen — Closed, stressed syllable, part of the root.. der — Open syllable, part of the root.. lhes — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun.. e — Open syllable, linking vowel.. mos — Closed syllable, verbal suffix.
Word Parts
Vowel Separation
Vowels generally form separate syllables.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
Clitic Pronouns
Clitic pronouns are generally treated as separate syllables.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'lhes', particularly the reduction of the vowel.
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