desflorescerlhesias
Syllables
des-flo-res-cer-lhes-ias
Pronunciation
/deʃfluɾesˈseɾʎis/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
des- + flor- + -esc-er-lhes-ias
The word 'desflorescer-lhes-ias' is a complex verb form in Portuguese, syllabified as des-flo-res-cer-lhes-ias. It's stressed on the penultimate syllable of the stem ('cer') and comprises a prefix, root, and several suffixes, including a clitic pronoun. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules of vowel grouping, consonant clusters, and stress placement.
Definitions
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To deflower them (literal, poetic)
To deflower them
“Se eles desflorescer-lhes-ias as esperanças, seria difícil seguir em frente.”
syn:murchar-lhesant:florescer-lhes
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem ('cer').
Syllables
des — Open syllable, initial syllable.. flo — Open syllable.. res — Closed syllable.. cer — Closed, stressed syllable.. lhes — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun.. ias — Closed syllable, verb ending.
Word Parts
Vowel Grouping
Vowels within a single syllable are grouped together.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are generally stressed on the penultimate syllable.
Clitic Pronouns
Clitic pronouns are generally treated as separate syllables.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'lhes' in rapid speech.
- Possible liaison between 'r' and 'lhes'.
- Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation.
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