desintoxicarlheiam
Syllables
des-in-to-xi-car-lhe-iam
Pronunciation
/de.zĩ.tu.ʃi.ˈkaɾ.ʎɨ̃.ɐ̃j̃/
Stress
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Morphemes
des- + intoxicar + -iam
The word 'desintoxicar-lhe-iam' is a conjugated verb form broken down into seven syllables: des-in-to-xi-car-lhe-iam. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root ('xi'). Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules prioritizing vowel sounds and consonant clusters, with consideration for the clitic pronoun 'lhe'.
Definitions
- 1
They would detoxify it/him/her.
They would detoxify it/him/her.
“Os médicos desintoxicar-lhe-iam o organismo.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root ('xi'), following the standard Portuguese stress rule for words ending in vowels.
Syllables
des — Open syllable, initial syllable.. in — Syllable consisting of a nasal vowel.. to — Open syllable.. xi — Syllable with a diphthong and consonant.. car — Open syllable ending in a consonant.. lhe — Syllable containing a clitic pronoun and nasal vowel.. iam — Syllable ending in a semi-vowel.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel are generally open.
Vowel Grouping Rule
Vowel clusters are divided based on phonological prominence.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are divided based on sonority.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs are generally kept within a single syllable.
Clitic Pronoun Rule
Clitic pronouns are treated as separate syllables.
- The clitic pronoun 'lhe' can be elided in rapid speech.
- Nasal vowel pronunciations vary between European and Brazilian Portuguese.
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