despenitenciarteias
Syllables
des-pe-ni-ten-ci-ar-te-ias
Pronunciation
/deʃ.pe.ni.tẽ.ˈsi.ɐɾ.tɨ.ɐʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
des- + penitenciar + -te-ias
The word 'despenitenciar-te-ias' is a complex verb form divided into eight syllables: des-pe-ni-ten-ci-ar-te-ias. The stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('ci'). It's formed from the prefix 'des-', the root 'penitenciar', and the suffixes '-te-' and '-ias'. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules of vowel grouping, consonant clusters, and prefix/suffix separation.
Definitions
- 1
To release from prison (imperfect subjunctive, 2nd person singular).
You would release (someone) from prison.
“Se eu fosse o juiz, despenitenciar-te-ias imediatamente.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('ci').
Syllables
des — Open syllable, initial syllable.. pe — Open syllable, contains a vowel.. ni — Open syllable, contains a vowel.. ten — Closed syllable, ends in a nasal vowel.. ci — Stressed syllable, closed syllable.. ar — Open syllable, contains a vowel and rhotic consonant.. te — Open syllable, contains a vowel.. ias — Open syllable, final syllable, contains a diphthong.
Word Parts
Vowel Grouping
Vowels generally form a single syllable unless they create a hiatus.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are split according to sonority.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes are separated into their own syllables.
Final Syllable
The final syllable often contains a vowel and any following consonants.
- The 'r' sound before 'te' is a common feature in Portuguese verb conjugations.
- The imperfect subjunctive ending '-ias' is a consistent marker.
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