defraudarlhesiámos
Syllables
de-frau-dar-lhes-i-á-mos
Pronunciation
/defɾawˈdaɾ ˈlɛʃ ˈi.ɐ.muʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
fraudar + -ar-lhes-íamos
The word 'defraudar-lhes-íamos' (we would defraud them) is divided into seven syllables: de-frau-dar-lhes-i-á-mos. Stress falls on 'frau'. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, treating the clitic pronoun as part of the verb.
Definitions
- 1
We would defraud them.
We would defraud them.
“Se tivéssemos mais poder, defraudar-lhes-íamos os impostos.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem ('frau').
Syllables
de — Open syllable, unstressed.. frau — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. dar — Closed syllable, unstressed.. lhes — Closed syllable, unstressed, clitic pronoun.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. á — Open syllable, stressed.. mos — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant
Syllables are divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Stress Placement
Stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable.
Clitic Pronoun Attachment
Clitic pronouns attached to verbs are treated as part of the verb for syllabification.
- The enclitic pronoun 'lhes' requires consideration in syllabification.
- The imperfect subjunctive ending '-íamos' follows predictable syllabification rules.
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