convulsionarlhesei
Syllables
con-vul-si-o-nar-lhes-ei
Pronunciation
/kõvuɫsi.u.naɾ ʎɛʃ.ɐj/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
con- + vulsa- + -ionar
The word 'convulsionar-lhes-ei' is a complex verb form in Portuguese. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, with stress on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem ('nar'). The clitic pronoun 'lhes' is separated into its own syllable. The word's meaning is 'to convulse them'.
Definitions
- 1
To cause convulsions; to violently shake or disturb.
To convulse them; to cause them to have convulsions.
“Se ele continuasse a gritar, eu o convulsionaria-lhes-ei.”
“A notícia convulsionaria-lhes-ei os ânimos.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem ('nar').
Syllables
con — Open syllable, initial syllable.. vul — Closed syllable, contains a nasal vowel.. si — Open syllable.. o — Open syllable, vowel reduction is possible.. nar — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. lhes — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun.. ei — Diphthong, personal ending.
Word Parts
Vowel Grouping
Vowels are grouped together within a syllable.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority, but are relatively simple here.
Pronoun Separation
Clitic pronouns are separated into their own syllables.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are generally stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The presence of the clitic pronoun 'lhes' requires careful consideration.
- Possible vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
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