desentrincheirarlhos
Syllables
des-en-trin-chei-rar-lhos
Pronunciation
/de.zẽ.tɾĩ.ʃɐj.ˈɾaɾ.ʎɔʃ/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
des- + entrincheirar + -ar
The Portuguese verb 'desentrincheirar-lhos' (to unravel them) is divided into syllables as des-en-trin-chei-rar-lhos, with stress on 'chei'. It's morphologically complex, comprising a prefix, root, infinitive suffix, and clitic pronoun. Syllabification adheres to standard Portuguese rules.
Definitions
- 1
To unravel, disentangle, expose, or reveal secrets.
To unravel them, to expose their secrets.
“Ele tentava desentrincheirar-lhos, mas eles eram muito reservados.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('chei') due to the penultimate stress rule.
Syllables
des — Open syllable, initial syllable.. en — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.. trin — Closed syllable, nasal vowel, consonant cluster.. chei — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, diphthong.. rar — Open syllable, r-sound.. lhos — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun, palatalized l.
Word Parts
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Vowel Grouping
Vowels within a diphthong or triphthong are not separated.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority.
Penultimate Stress
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable when the last syllable contains only one vowel.
Pronoun Attachment
Clitic pronouns are attached to the verb and syllabified as part of it.
- The word is relatively uncommon.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the phonetic realization of certain sounds (e.g., /l/ palatalization).
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