desapoquentarlheias
Syllables
des-a-po-quen-tar-lhe-ias
Pronunciation
/de.zɐ.po.kẽ.ˈtaɾ.ʎɪ.ɐʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
des- + apoquentar + ar
The word 'desapoquentar-lhe-ias' is a conjugated verb form with syllables divided as des-a-po-quen-tar-lhe-ias, stressed on 'quen'. It follows Portuguese syllabification rules, including vowel grouping, consonant cluster splitting, and clitic pronoun treatment.
Definitions
- 1
To clear the throat, to cough something up, to dislodge an obstruction from the respiratory system.
To clear one's throat, to cough up.
“Ele tentava desapoquentar-lhe-ias a garganta.”
“Desapoquentar-lhe-ias o catarro era difícil.”
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Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable, 'quen'.
Syllables
des — Open syllable, initial syllable.. a — Open syllable, vowel only.. po — Open syllable.. quen — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. tar — Closed syllable.. lhe — Open syllable, clitic pronoun.. ias — Closed syllable, pronoun ending.
Word Parts
Vowel Grouping
Vowels within diphthongs or triphthongs are kept together.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are split based on sonority.
Open Syllable Preference
Portuguese favors open syllables.
Clitic Pronoun Attachment
Clitic pronouns are treated as separate syllables attached to the verb.
- Digraphs 'lh' and 'nh' represent single phonemes.
- Regional variations in pronunciation of 'des-' and final 'r'.
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