coscuvilharlheíamos
Syllables
cos-cu-vil-har-lhe-í-a-mos
Pronunciation
/kɔʃ.ku.viˈʎaɾ.ʎɛ.ˈi.ɐ.muʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
coscuvilhar + lhe-íamos
The word 'coscuvilhar-lhe-íamos' is a conjugated verb form. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, dividing the word into eight syllables. Stress falls on the 'vil' syllable. The word consists of a root 'coscuvilhar', a clitic pronoun 'lhe', and a personal ending 'íamos'.
Definitions
- 1
We would crackle/rustle to him/her/it/them.
We would crackle/rustle to him/her/it/them.
“Se ele pedisse, coscuvilhar-lhe-íamos a verdade.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem ('vil').
Syllables
cos — Open syllable, vowel + consonant.. cu — Open syllable, vowel + consonant.. vil — Closed syllable, vowel + consonant cluster (lh), stressed.. har — Open syllable, vowel + consonant.. lhe — Open syllable, vowel + consonant cluster (lh).. í — Open syllable, vowel.. a — Open syllable, vowel.. mos — Closed syllable, vowel + consonant cluster (sh).
Word Parts
Vowel Grouping
Vowels generally form a single syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority, but often remain within a syllable.
Open vs. Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in vowels are open; those ending in consonants are closed.
Stress Placement
Penultimate syllable stress in words ending in vowels.
- Palatalization of /l/ before /i/ and /e/ resulting in /ʎ/ sound.
- Potential regional variations in the pronunciation of /ʎ/.
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