descalcificarlhesemos
Syllables
des-cal-ci-fi-car-lhes-e-mos
Pronunciation
/deʃ.kal.si.fiˈkaɾ.ʎɛʃ.ə.muʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
des- + calcificar + lhes-emos
The word 'descalcificar-lhes-emos' is a future subjunctive verb form. It is divided into eight syllables based on onset-rime structure, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable of the root. The word consists of a Latin-derived prefix, root, and Portuguese suffixes. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, with minor regional variations possible.
Definitions
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We will decalcify them/to them.
We will decalcify them.
“Se for necessário, descalcificaremos-lhes os ossos.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root 'car' (kaɾ), following the general rule for words ending in vowels.
Syllables
des — Open syllable, light weight.. cal — Open syllable, light weight.. ci — Open syllable, light weight.. fi — Open syllable, light weight.. car — Closed syllable, heavy weight, primary stress.. lhes — Open syllable, light weight, clitic pronoun.. e — Vowel as a syllable, light weight, schwa sound.. mos — Open syllable, light weight.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel as Syllable
A single vowel can constitute a syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels are generally stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The clitic pronoun 'lhes' is treated as a separate syllable despite being enclitic.
- Brazilian Portuguese may exhibit slight vowel pronunciation variations.
- The pronunciation of 'lhes' can be reduced in some dialects.
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