despenitenciáloíeis
Syllables
des-pe-ni-ten-ci-á-lo-í-eis
Pronunciation
/deʃ.pe.ni.tẽ.ˈsi.ɐ.lu.ˈejʃ/
Stress
000010001
Morphemes
des- + penitenciar + -á-lo-íeis
The word 'despenitenciá-lo-íeis' is a complex verb form syllabified into nine syllables, with stress on the penultimate syllable of the stem. It's composed of a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes, and follows standard Portuguese syllabification rules based on vowel separation, consonant clusters, and pronoun attachment.
Definitions
- 1
To release him/it from prison (past imperfect subjunctive).
To release him/it from prison.
“Se tivessem mais recursos, despenitenciá-lo-íeis mais rapidamente.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem ('ci').
Syllables
des — Open syllable, initial syllable.. pe — Open syllable.. ni — Open syllable.. ten — Open syllable.. ci — Stressed, open syllable.. á — Open syllable, part of the verb ending.. lo — Open syllable, direct object pronoun.. í — Open syllable, part of the verb ending.. eis — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel Separation
Vowels generally form separate syllables.
Consonant Cluster Separation
Consonant clusters are split based on sonority.
Diphthong/Triphthong Preservation
Diphthongs and triphthongs are kept within the same syllable.
Pronoun Attachment
Pronouns attached to the verb stem are syllabified as a separate unit.
- Enclitic pronoun 'lo' attachment.
- Imperfect subjunctive ending '-íeis'.
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