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desembrulhar-lhes-ei

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

6 syllables
20 characters
Portuguese
Enriched
Fig. 1 — . The composing stick. “desembrulhar-lhes-ei” is set in lead; each gap is a place it may break.
6syllables

desembrulharlhesei

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

des-em-bru-lhar-lhes-ei

Pronunciation

/de.zẽ.bɾu.ʎaɾ.ʎɛʃ.ɐj/

Stress

001000

Morphemes

des- + embrulh- + -ar

The word 'desembrulhar-lhes-ei' is a conjugated verb form with a complex structure. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, dividing the word into six syllables with stress on 'bru'. It consists of a prefix, root, suffix, clitic pronoun, and personal ending. The pronunciation involves nasal vowels and potential liaison between word parts.

Definitions

verb
  1. 1

    To unwrap (something) for them; I will unwrap for them.

    I will unwrap for them

    “Desembrulhar-lhes-ei os presentes de Natal.”

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('bru'), the penultimate syllable of the verb stem.

Syllables

6
des/dɛʃ/
em/ẽ/
bru/bɾu/
lhar/ʎaɾ/
lhes/ʎɛʃ/
ei/ɐj/

des — Open syllable, initial syllable. em — Closed syllable, nasal vowel. bru — Closed syllable, stressed syllable. lhar — Closed syllable, palatal lateral. lhes — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun. ei — Closed syllable, personal ending

Initial Consonant Rule

Syllables begin with a consonant.

Vowel Hiatus Rule

Vowels separated by a consonant form separate syllables.

Consonant Cluster Rule

Consonant clusters are broken after vowels.

Pronoun Rule

Clitic pronouns form their own syllables.

Diphthong Rule

Diphthongs form a single syllable.

Stress Rule

Stress falls on the penultimate syllable.

  • The clitic pronoun 'lhes' can sometimes be pronounced with a reduced vowel sound.
  • Regional variations in pronunciation may affect the realization of nasal vowels.
  • Liaison between 'lhar' and 'lhes' is common.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/12/2025

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