descompassarlheias
Syllables
des-com-pas-sar-lhe-ias
Pronunciation
/deʃkõpɐˈsaɾ ʎi.ɐʃ/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
des- + compass- + -ar
The word 'descompassar-lhe-ias' is a conjugated verb form syllabified as des-com-pas-sar-lhe-ias, with stress on 'pas'. It's formed from the prefix 'des-', root 'compass-', suffix '-ar', and clitic pronoun 'lhe-ias'. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules of vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel division.
Definitions
- 1
To cause someone to lose rhythm, to disrupt the harmony or balance of something.
To unbalance, to throw off rhythm, to disrupt.
“O barulho alto descompassava-lhe-ias os pensamentos.”
“A crítica descompassou-lhe-ias o trabalho.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('pas'), following the rule that words ending in vowels are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
des — Open syllable, initial syllable.. com — Closed syllable.. pas — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. sar — Closed syllable.. lhe — Open syllable, clitic pronoun.. ias — Open syllable, inflectional ending.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are divided before a consonant following a vowel.
Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllables are divided after a consonant preceding a vowel.
Diphthongs & Triphthongs
Diphthongs and triphthongs remain within the same syllable.
Final Vowel
Words ending in vowels are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
Clitic Pronoun Attachment
Clitic pronouns are attached to the verb and syllabified as part of the verb complex.
- The enclitic pronoun 'lhe' requires careful consideration, but follows standard syllabification rules.
- The imperfect subjunctive ending '-ias' adds complexity, but is a standard inflectional ending.
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