desfigurarlhesemos
Syllables
des-fi-gu-rar-lhes-e-mos
Pronunciation
/deʃfiɡuˈɾaɾ ˈlɛʃ‿eˈmos/
Stress
0010001
Morphemes
des- + figurar + -ar-lhes-emos
The word 'desfigurar-lhes-emos' is a future subjunctive verb form. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, dividing the word into seven syllables based on vowel-consonant patterns and the 'r' rule. The primary stress falls on the 'gu' syllable. The word consists of a prefix 'des-', root 'figurar', and suffixes '-ar-lhes-emos'.
Definitions
- 1
To disfigure them.
To disfigure them.
“Se eles continuarem a provocar, desfigurar-lhes-emos a reputação.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem ('gu').
Syllables
des — Open syllable, sibilant consonant cluster.. fi — Open syllable.. gu — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. rar — Syllable with 'r' following a vowel.. lhes — Open syllable, sibilant consonant cluster.. e — Open syllable.. mos — Open syllable.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in vowels are generally open.
Sibilant Rule
Syllable division occurs after a sibilant consonant in a cluster.
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel Rule
Syllables are divided before vowels.
'r' Rule
The letter 'r' following a vowel typically forms its own syllable.
- The clitic pronoun 'lhes' could be analyzed as enclitic, but is treated as a separate syllable for clarity.
- Regional variations in pronunciation (Brazilian Portuguese) may exist, but do not significantly alter syllabification.
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