confraternizarlheseis
Syllables
con-fra-ter-ni-zar-lhes-eis
Pronunciation
/kõfɾa.teɾ.ni.zaɾ.ʎɛʃ.ɐjs/
Stress
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Morphemes
con + frater + ni-zar-lhes-eis
The word 'confraternizar-lhes-eis' is a complex verb form with syllables divided according to Portuguese vowel grouping, consonant cluster rules, and penultimate stress. The enclitic pronouns 'lhes-eis' are treated as separate syllables. The archaic *-eis* ending is a notable feature.
Definitions
- 1
To fraternize, to act as brothers or sisters, to show camaraderie.
To fraternize
“Confraternizar-lhes-eis com os novos colegas.”
“É importante confraternizar-lhes-eis durante as festas.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem ('ni' in 'confraterni*zar*').
Syllables
con — Open syllable, initial syllable.. fra — Open syllable.. ter — Open syllable.. ni — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. zar — Closed syllable.. lhes — Closed syllable, enclitic pronoun.. eis — Closed syllable, enclitic pronoun.
Word Parts
Vowel Grouping
Vowels are grouped into syllables unless separated by a consonant.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority.
Penultimate Stress
Stress usually falls on the penultimate syllable in words ending in vowels.
Enclitic Pronouns
Enclitic pronouns are treated as separate syllables without altering the verb stem's stress.
- The archaic *-eis* ending is less common in modern usage.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'lhes' (e.g., /lɪʃ/ instead of /lɛʃ/).
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