desanimarlhesíamos
Syllables
des-a-ni-mar-lhes-ía-mos
Pronunciation
/de.za.ni.ˈmaɾ.ʎɛʃ.i.ɐ.muʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
des- + anim- + -ar-lhes-íamos
The word 'desanimar-lhes-íamos' is a complex verb form syllabified according to Portuguese vowel-centric rules, with stress on the 'mar' syllable. It consists of a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes, including a clitic pronoun and conditional ending. Syllabification is consistent with similar verb forms.
Definitions
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We would discourage them.
We would discourage them.
“Se eles estivessem indecisos, desanimar-lhes-íamos a seguir em frente.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'mar' syllable (penultimate syllable of the root), as per Portuguese stress rules.
Syllables
des — Open syllable, initial syllable.. a — Open syllable, single vowel.. ni — Open syllable.. mar — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. lhes — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun.. ía — Open syllable, part of conditional ending.. mos — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken according to pronounceability, but vowels remain the core of each syllable.
Stress Rule
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable, unless overridden by clitics or other factors.
- The clitic pronoun 'lhes' is integrated into the syllabification despite its prosodic independence.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur.
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