desgovernarlhesias
Syllables
des-go-ver-nar-lhes-ias
Pronunciation
/deʒ.ɡu.veɾ.naɾ.ʎɛʃ.i.ɐʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
des- + governar + -ar-lhes-ias
The word 'desgovernar-lhes-ias' is a complex verb form syllabified into six syllables: des-go-ver-nar-lhes-ias. The stress falls on the fourth syllable ('nar'). It consists of a prefix 'des-', root 'governar', and suffixes '-ar-lhes-ias'. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, prioritizing vowel endings and breaking consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
To misgovern them
To misgovern them
“Se tivessem mais poder, desgovernar-lhes-ias.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable, 'nar', following the general rule for Portuguese words ending in vowels or 's'.
Syllables
des — Open syllable, initial syllable.. go — Open syllable.. ver — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. nar — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. lhes — Closed syllable, contains a palatalized consonant.. ias — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Syllables generally end in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken after the first consonant if a vowel follows.
- The combination of clitic pronouns and verbal endings requires careful syllabification.
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables in Brazilian Portuguese.
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