descalcificarlheseis
Syllables
des-cal-ci-fi-car-lhes-eis
Pronunciation
/deʃ.kal.si.fi.ˈkaɾ.ʎɛʃ.ɐjʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
des- + calcificar + -ar-lhes-eis
The word 'descalcificar-lhes-eis' is a Portuguese verb form with seven syllables, stressed on the penultimate syllable of the root. It's composed of a prefix, root, and suffixes, including a clitic pronoun. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, with attention to vowel groupings, consonant clusters, and pronoun attachment.
Definitions
- 1
To decalcify; to remove calcium deposits.
To decalcify
“O médico recomendou descalcificar-lhes os rins.”
“Descalcificar-lhes as artérias é crucial para a saúde cardiovascular.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root 'car' (fi-**car**-lhes-eis).
Syllables
des — Open syllable, unstressed.. cal — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ci — Open syllable, unstressed.. fi — Open syllable, unstressed.. car — Closed syllable, stressed.. lhes — Closed syllable, unstressed.. eis — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Grouping
Vowels within a dipthong or triphthong are kept together.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are split according to sonority.
Pronoun Attachment
Enclitic pronouns are treated as separate syllables.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels or 's' are generally stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The syllable division around the clitic pronoun 'lhes' is a key consideration.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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