desengaiolarlhesemos
Syllables
des-en-ga-i-o-lar-lhes-e-mos
Pronunciation
/de.zẽ.ɡɐ.j.ɔ.ˈlaɾ.ʎɛʃ.ə.muʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
des- + engaiolar + -lhes-emos
The word 'desengaiolar-lhes-emos' is a future subjunctive verb form divided into nine syllables. Stress falls on 'lar'. It's composed of the prefix 'des-', the root 'engaiolar', and the clitic pronoun/inflectional suffix '-lhes-emos'. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules.
Definitions
- 1
To uncage, to free from constraint (figuratively, to allow someone to speak freely).
We will uncage them / We will free them (from constraint).
“Desengaiolá-los-emos para que possam expressar suas opiniões.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root ('lar') due to the presence of a nasal vowel and the general rule of penultimate stress in Portuguese.
Syllables
des — Open syllable, initial syllable.. en — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.. ga — Open syllable.. i — Open syllable, vowel.. o — Open syllable, vowel.. lar — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. lhes — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun.. e — Open syllable, schwa.. mos — Closed syllable, inflectional ending.
Word Parts
Vowel Grouping
Vowels generally form a single syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels or nasal consonants are generally stressed on the penultimate syllable.
Open/Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in vowels are open; those ending in consonants are closed.
- Liaison between 'lar' and 'lhes' is common.
- Potential dialectal variations in the pronunciation of 'lhes'.
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