desenxofrarlhesiam
Syllables
de-sen-xof-rar-lhes-iam
Pronunciation
/de.zẽ.ʃõ.fɾɐɾ.ʎɛʃ.jɐ̃w̃/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
des- + enxofrar + -lhes-iam
The word 'desenxofrar-lhes-iam' is a complex verb form syllabified according to Portuguese vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules. Stress falls on the 'xof' syllable. It's composed of the prefix 'des-', the root 'enxofrar', and the suffix '-lhes-iam', and means 'they would de-sulfurize to them'.
Definitions
- 1
They would de-sulfurize to them.
They would remove sulfur from it/them.
“Se fosse necessário, desenxofrar-lhes-iam o petróleo.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the third syllable, 'xof' (xofrar), following the penultimate syllable rule for verb stems.
Syllables
de — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. sen — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. xof — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'xf' followed by a vowel.. rar — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant 'r'.. lhes — Closed syllable, palatal lateral consonant 'lh' followed by vowel and consonant.. iam — Closed syllable, semi-vowel 'j' followed by nasal vowel and 'w'.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after each vowel sound when followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are broken up based on sonority, but often remain within a single syllable if they form a common phonological unit (e.g., 'xf').
- The combination of the pronoun 'lhes' with the verb ending creates a longer syllable.
- The pronunciation of the 'r' sound can vary between dialects (tapped or trilled).
- Nasal vowels can be challenging for non-native speakers.
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