desperdiçarlhesemos
Syllables
des-per-di-çar-lhes-e-mos
Pronunciation
/dɨʃpɛɾdiˈsaɾ lɨʃ ˈɛmuʃ/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
des- + perdi- + -çar-lhes-emos
The word 'desperdiçar-lhes-emos' is a future subjunctive verb form. It is divided into seven syllables: des-per-di-çar-lhes-e-mos, with stress on 'çar'. It consists of the prefix 'des-', root 'perdi-', and suffixes '-çar-lhes-emos'. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules regarding vowel groups, consonant clusters, and penultimate stress.
Definitions
- 1
To waste on them, to squander for them.
We will waste on them / We will squander for them.
“Se tivermos oportunidade, desperdiçar-lhes-emos toda a nossa energia.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('çar'), following the rule for words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's'.
Syllables
des — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel reduction possible.. per — Open syllable, contains a reduced vowel.. di — Open syllable, part of the root.. çar — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, root ending.. lhes — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun.. e — Open syllable, reduced vowel.. mos — Closed syllable, verb ending.
Word Parts
Vowel Groups
Vowel groups are maintained within syllables.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
Clitic Pronouns
Clitic pronouns are generally treated as separate syllables.
- Regional variations in pronunciation (e.g., /dɨʃ/ vs. /des/).
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Potential stress shift in Brazilian Portuguese.
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