desapoquentarlhesias
Syllables
des-a-po-quen-tar-lhes-ias
Pronunciation
/de.zɐ.po.kẽ.ˈtaɾ.ʎɛʃ.i.ɐʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
des- + apoquentar + -ar-lhes-ias
The word 'desapoquentar-lhes-ias' is a complex verb form with seven syllables. It's formed by the prefix 'des-', the root 'apoquentar', and the suffixes '-ar-lhes-ias'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root ('quen'). Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, separating syllables by vowels and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
To clear of sediment; to purify; to decant.
To clear out, to purify, to decant.
“Eles desapoquentavam o vinho antes de engarrafar.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root ('quen').
Syllables
des — Open syllable, initial syllable.. a — Open syllable, vowel only.. po — Open syllable.. quen — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.. tar — Closed syllable.. lhes — Closed syllable, containing the 'lh' cluster.. ias — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel Separation
Syllables are separated by vowels.
Consonant Cluster Separation
Consonant clusters are split according to sonority.
Diphthong/Triphthong
Diphthongs and triphthongs remain within the same syllable.
'lh' Cluster
The 'lh' cluster is treated as a single phoneme and remains within the same syllable.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes are generally separated into distinct syllables.
- The word is relatively uncommon.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might exist.
- The 'des-' prefix is very common and its syllabification is straightforward.
- The 'lhes' pronoun is a common clitic pronoun.
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