desmoralizarvosiam
Syllables
des-mo-ra-li-zar-vos-iam
Pronunciation
/de.smɔ.ɾɐ.li.zaɾ.vɔʃ.jɐ̃w̃/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
des- + moralizar + -izar-vos-iam
The word 'desmoralizar-vos-iam' is a future subjunctive verb form with seven syllables, stressed on the fourth syllable ('li'). It follows standard Portuguese syllabification rules, with the enclitic pronoun 'vos' forming a separate syllable. Its morphemic structure includes the prefix 'des-', the root 'moralizar', and the suffixes '-izar-vos-iam'.
Definitions
- 1
To demoralize you (plural, informal).
You would demoralize
“Se eles tivessem mais poder, desmoralizar-vos-iam.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable, 'li' in 'des-mo-ra-li-zar-vos-iam'.
Syllables
des — Open syllable, initial syllable.. mo — Open syllable, following a consonant.. ra — Open syllable, following a consonant.. li — Stressed syllable, closed syllable.. zar — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.. vos — Closed syllable, enclitic pronoun.. iam — Closed syllable, final syllable, nasalized vowel.
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Vowel Separation
Syllables are divided between vowels.
Consonant Separation
Syllables are divided after consonants (unless part of a consonant cluster).
Enclitic Pronouns
Enclitic pronouns generally form their own syllable.
Diphthongs and Triphthongs
Diphthongs and triphthongs remain within the same syllable.
- The correct treatment of the enclitic pronoun 'vos'.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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