desenraivecerlheseis
Syllables
de-sen-ra-i-ve-cer-lhes-eis
Pronunciation
/de.zẽ.ɾɐ.i.ve.seɾ.ʎɛʃ.eɪʃ/
Stress
00100000
Morphemes
des- + enraivecer + -lhes-eis
The word 'desenraivecer-lhes-eis' is a complex verb form syllabified according to Portuguese open and closed syllable rules. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root. The word consists of a prefix, root, and a complex pronominal/inflectional suffix. Syllabification is consistent with standard Portuguese phonology, with minor regional variations possible.
Definitions
- 1
They should uproot/eradicate (something) for them.
They should/may uproot it for them.
“Se eles desenraivecerem-lhes-eis os maus hábitos, será melhor para todos.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem ('raive').
Syllables
de — Open syllable, unstressed.. sen — Open syllable, unstressed.. ra — Open syllable, unstressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. ve — Open syllable, unstressed.. cer — Closed syllable, unstressed.. lhes — Open syllable, unstressed. Palatalization of /l/.. eis — Diphthong followed by a consonant, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Rule
A syllable ending in a vowel is considered open.
Closed Syllable Rule
A syllable ending in a consonant is considered closed.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs form a single syllable.
- The syllabification of clitic pronouns attached to verb forms can be complex.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of /l/ before /e/ (palatalization).
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