desenxofrarlheseis
Syllables
des-en-xo-fra-r-lhes-eis
Pronunciation
/de.zẽ.ʃɔ.fɾɐɾ.lɛʃ.ɐjʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
des- + enxofrar + -ar
The word 'desenxofrar-lhes-eis' is a complex Portuguese verb form. It's divided into seven syllables: des-en-xo-fra-r-lhes-eis, with stress on 'fra'. It consists of the prefix 'des-', root 'enxofrar', suffix '-ar', clitic pronoun 'lhes', and personal ending '-eis'. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules regarding vowel grouping, consonant clusters, and pronoun attachment.
Definitions
- 1
Remove sulfur from them.
Desulfurize them
“Desenxofrar-lhes-eis o minério antes de processá-lo.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable, 'fra', following standard Portuguese stress rules (penultimate syllable stress).
Syllables
des — Open syllable, initial syllable.. en — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. xo — Open syllable.. fra — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. r — Closed syllable, linking 'r'. lhes — Open syllable, clitic pronoun.. eis — Open syllable, verb ending.
Word Parts
Vowel Grouping
Vowels generally form a single syllable unless they create a diphthong or triphthong.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken up according to sonority.
Final Consonant
A single consonant at the end of a word typically forms its own syllable.
Pronoun Attachment
Clitic pronouns are attached to the preceding verb but syllabified separately.
- The word is relatively rare and long, making it an unusual case.
- Syllabification is based on standard Portuguese rules, but regional variations in pronunciation might exist.
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