desmoralizarlhesás
Syllables
des-mo-ra-li-zar-lhes-ás
Pronunciation
/de.smɔ.ɾɐ.li.ˈzaɾ.ʎɛʃ.ɐʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
des- + moralizar + -izar
The word 'desmoralizar-lhes-ás' is a conjugated verb form broken down into seven syllables: des-mo-ra-li-zar-lhes-ás. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem. It's formed from the prefix 'des-', root 'moralizar', suffix '-izar', clitic pronoun 'lhes', and personal ending '-ás'. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules of vowel grouping, consonant clusters, and final syllable formation.
Definitions
- 1
You will demoralize them.
You will demoralize them.
“Se continuarem a pressioná-lo, desmoralizar-lhes-ás.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem ('li' in 'li-zar') due to the penultimate stress rule.
Syllables
des — Closed syllable, onset 'd', rime 'ɛʃ'. mo — Open syllable, onset 'm', rime 'u'. ra — Open syllable, onset 'ɾ', rime 'ɐ'. li — Open syllable, onset 'l', rime 'i'. zar — Closed syllable, onset 'z', rime 'aɾ'. lhes — Closed syllable, onset 'ʎ', rime 'ɛʃ'. ás — Closed syllable, onset 'ɐ', rime 'ʃ'
Word Parts
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Vowel Grouping
Vowels generally form a single syllable unless they create a hiatus.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are split to create syllables, with the consonant typically attaching to the following vowel.
Final Syllable
The final syllable often includes any remaining consonants.
Penultimate Stress
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable if the final syllable does not contain a stressed vowel.
- The combination of verb stem, clitic pronoun, and personal ending creates a complex word.
- Palatalization of 'l' before 'e' in 'lhes' is common.
- Potential vowel reduction in some Brazilian Portuguese dialects.
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