convulsionarlhesás
Syllables
con-vul-si-o-nar-lhes-ás
Pronunciation
/kõvuɫsi.u.naɾ ˈleʃ.ɐʃ/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
con- + vuls- + -ionar
The word 'convulsionar-lhes-ás' is a conjugated verb form. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, dividing the word into seven syllables with stress on 'nar'. It's composed of a Latin-derived prefix, root, and suffix, a clitic pronoun, and a personal ending. Regional pronunciation differences may affect vowel quality and final 's' articulation.
Definitions
- 1
To cause someone to experience violent, involuntary muscle contractions; to shake or tremble violently.
You will convulse them
“O médico temia que a febre pudesse convulsionar-lhes-ás.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem ('nar').
Syllables
con — Open syllable, unstressed.. vul — Closed syllable, unstressed.. si — Open syllable, unstressed.. o — Open syllable, unstressed, vowel reduction.. nar — Closed syllable, stressed.. lhes — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ás — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel are generally open.
Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in a consonant are generally closed.
Vowel Reduction
Unstressed vowels often undergo reduction.
- The combination of verb stem and clitic pronoun requires careful separation.
- Regional variations in pronunciation (e.g., European vs. Brazilian Portuguese).
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