desenjaularlheseis
Syllables
de-se-nja-u-lar-lhes-eis
Pronunciation
/de.se.ɲɐ.u.ˈlaɾ.ʎɛʃ.ɐjʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
des- + enjaular + -ar-lhes-eis
The word 'desenjaular-lhes-eis' is a complex verb form syllabified as de-se-nja-u-lar-lhes-eis, with stress on the 'u' syllable. It consists of the prefix 'des-', the root 'enjaular', and suffixes '-ar-lhes-eis'. The archaic ending '-eis' and the palatalization of 'lh' are notable features.
Definitions
- 1
To uncage, to release from captivity.
To uncage them (future subjunctive)
“Se eles se arrependerem, desenjaular-lhes-eis os pássaros.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable, 'u', following the rule that words ending in vowels are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
de — Open syllable, unstressed.. se — Open syllable, unstressed.. nja — Closed syllable, unstressed.. u — Open syllable, stressed.. lar — Closed syllable, unstressed.. lhes — Closed syllable, unstressed.. eis — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Separation
Vowels generally separate into different syllables.
Consonant Cluster Separation
Consonant clusters are split based on sonority.
Diphthong Preservation
Diphthongs are generally kept within the same syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The archaic ending '-eis' is rarely used in modern spoken Portuguese.
- The palatalization of 'lh' requires specific phonetic knowledge.
- Regional variations in pronunciation of the final '-eis' may exist.
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