descarrilarnosiamos
Syllables
des-ca-rri-lar-nos-i-a-mos
Pronunciation
/des.kɐ.ɾi.ˈlaɾ.nɔʃ.ˈi.ɐ.muʃ/
Stress
00100100
Morphemes
des- + carril- + -ar-nos-íamos
The word 'descarrilar-nos-íamos' is a complex Portuguese verb form. Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus rule, allowing for consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root. The word is composed of a prefix, root, and several suffixes indicating tense, mood, and person.
Definitions
- 1
To derail; to come off the rails.
We would derail.
“Se a máquina estivesse com defeito, descarrilar-nos-íamos.”
“Com a tempestade, temíamos que descarrilar-nos-íamos.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root ('lar').
Syllables
des — Open syllable, consisting of a consonant and a vowel.. ca — Open syllable, consisting of a consonant and a vowel.. rri — Syllable with a consonant cluster 'rr' followed by a vowel.. lar — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.. nos — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.. i — Open syllable, consisting of a single vowel.. a — Open syllable, consisting of a single vowel.. mos — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus. Syllables are formed around vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters can occur at the beginning of syllables, as seen with 'rr'.
Open/Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables are classified as open (ending in a vowel) or closed (ending in a consonant).
- Pronunciation of 'rr' varies regionally.
- The combination of clitic pronoun and conditional ending is standard but complex.
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