despenitenciarlhesemos
Syllables
des-pe-ni-ten-ci-ar-lhes-e-mos
Pronunciation
/deʃ.pe.ni.tẽ.si.ɐɾ.ʎɛʃ.ɨ.muʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
des + penitenciar + ar-lhes-emos
The word 'despenitenciar-lhes-emos' is a future subjunctive verb form. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, dividing the word into nine syllables based on vowel-consonant boundaries and maintaining diphthongs and consonant clusters. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
To release them from prison (future subjunctive)
We will release them from prison
“Se eles se arrependerem, despenitenciar-lhes-emos.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root 'penitenciar', specifically on the 'ci' syllable.
Syllables
des — Open syllable, initial syllable.. pe — Open syllable.. ni — Open syllable.. ten — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.. ci — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. ar — Open syllable.. lhes — Closed syllable, pronoun clitic.. e — Open syllable, reduced vowel.. mos — Closed syllable, verb ending.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant
Syllables are typically divided between vowels and consonants.
Diphthongs & Triphthongs
Diphthongs and triphthongs remain within the same syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority, but Portuguese tends to favor keeping clusters within a syllable.
Pronoun Clitics
Pronoun clitics form their own syllable or attach to the preceding or following syllable.
- The 'lh' sequence is a palatal lateral approximant.
- The nasal vowel 'tẽ' requires consideration of nasalization rules.
- The combination of clitic pronouns and verb endings can be complex.
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