desconchavarlheseis
Syllables
des-con-cha-var-lhes-eis
Pronunciation
/des.kõ.ʃɐ.ˈvaɾ.ʎɛʃ.ɐjʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
des- + conch- + -avar-lhes-eis
The word 'desconchavar-lhes-eis' is a complex verb form divided into six syllables: des-con-cha-var-lhes-eis. Stress falls on 'var'. It's morphologically composed of a prefix, root, verb extension, pronoun suffix, and imperative ending. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules prioritizing vowel sounds and consonant clusters, with consideration for the palatalized 'lh' cluster.
Definitions
- 1
To remove the outer layer or shell from something; to scrape off.
To shell, to husk, to scrape off.
“Desconchavai as batatas com cuidado.”
“Desconchavar-lhes-eis a verdade.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('var'), following Portuguese stress rules for penultimate syllable stress.
Syllables
des — Open syllable, unstressed.. con — Closed syllable, unstressed.. cha — Open syllable, unstressed.. var — Closed syllable, stressed.. lhes — Closed syllable, unstressed, palatalized /l/.. eis — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable, especially when followed by a vowel.
Palatalization
The 'lh' cluster is treated as a single unit due to palatalization.
- The palatalization of /l/ in 'lhes' influences syllabification.
- The imperative ending '-eis' is a common pattern and doesn't present unique syllabification challenges.
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