desapoquentarlhesá
Syllables
des-a-po-quen-tar-lhes-á
Pronunciation
/de.zɐ.po.kẽ.ˈtaɾ.ʎɛʃ.ɐ/
Stress
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Morphemes
des- + apoquentar + -lhes-á
The word 'desapoquentar-lhes-á' is a complex verb form syllabified as des-a-po-quen-tar-lhes-á. It consists of the prefix 'des-', the root 'apoquentar', and the suffixes '-lhes' and '-á'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root ('quen'). The syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, with attention paid to vowel separation, consonant clusters, and the attachment of the clitic pronoun.
Definitions
- 1
To clear the throat (of someone), to dislodge something obstructing breathing (of someone).
To clear their throat, to dislodge something from their throat.
“Ele desapoquentar-lhes-á a garganta com um xarope.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root 'quen' due to the future tense ending.
Syllables
des — Open syllable, initial syllable.. a — Open syllable, vowel sound.. po — Closed syllable, vowel and consonant.. quen — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. tar — Closed syllable, vowel and consonant.. lhes — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun.. á — Open syllable, future tense ending.
Word Parts
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Vowel Separation
Vowels generally separate into different syllables.
Consonant Cluster Separation
Consonant clusters are split based on sonority.
Diphthong/Triphthong
Diphthongs and triphthongs remain within the same syllable.
Final Syllable
Syllables ending in a vowel are generally open.
Clitic Pronoun Attachment
Clitic pronouns attach to the verb and are syllabified as part of the verb complex.
- The clitic pronoun 'lhes' requires careful consideration in syllabification.
- The stress pattern is influenced by the future tense ending.
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