desengrenarlhesiam
Syllables
des-en-gre-nar-lhes-iam
Pronunciation
/de.zẽ.ˈɡɾe.naɾ.ʎɛʃ.jɐ̃w̃/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
des- + engrenar + -ar-lhes-iam
The word 'desengrenar-lhes-iam' is a complex verb form syllabified into six syllables: des-en-gre-nar-lhes-iam. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root 'nar'. The word is composed of a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes, including a clitic pronoun. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules of vowel-initial syllables, consonant clusters, and final consonants.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root 'nar' (des-en-gre-**nar**-lhes-iam).
Syllables
des — Open syllable, initial consonant.. en — Open syllable, vowel only.. gre — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'gr' followed by vowel.. nar — Closed syllable, final consonant.. lhes — Closed syllable, palatal lateral consonant 'lh' followed by vowel.. iam — Closed syllable, semi-vowel 'j' followed by nasal vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Initial Syllables
Every vowel generally begins a new syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally broken after the first consonant.
Final Consonants
Consonants at the end of a word or syllable generally close the syllable.
- Pronoun clitic 'lhes' may exhibit reduced vowel quality in some pronunciations.
- Regional variations in vowel nasalization and reduction.
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