desgraçarlhesiámos
Syllables
des-gra-çar-lhes-i-á-mos
Pronunciation
/deʃ.ɡɾɐ.ˈsaɾ.ʎɛʃ.i.ˈa.muʃ/
Stress
0010010
Morphemes
des- + graçar + -lhes-íamos
The word 'desgraçar-lhes-íamos' is syllabified as des-gra-çar-lhes-i-á-mos, with stress on 'çar'. It's a verb formed from the prefix 'des-', root 'graçar', pronoun 'lhes', and conditional ending 'íamos'. Syllabification follows vowel nucleus and consonant cluster rules, with the pronoun treated as a separate syllable.
Definitions
- 1
To disgrace them; to bring shame upon them.
We would disgrace them.
“Não queríamos desgraçar-lhes-íamos com a verdade.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable, 'çar', which is the penultimate syllable of the root. The sixth syllable 'á' also receives secondary stress due to the conditional ending.
Syllables
des — Open syllable, initial syllable.. gra — Open syllable.. çar — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. lhes — Closed syllable, contains a pronoun.. i — Open syllable, vowel only.. á — Open syllable, vowel only.. mos — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus. Vowels are the core of each syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are separated based on pronounceability and phonotactic constraints. Syllables are formed around the vowel, with consonants attached as possible.
Pronoun Separation
Pronouns attached to verbs are treated as separate syllables due to their distinct pronunciation.
- The combination of pronoun *lhes* and verb ending *íamos* requires careful application of the rules to ensure correct syllabification.
- Regional variations in pronunciation of /ʃ/ do not affect the syllable division.
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