despetalarlhesemos
Syllables
des-pe-ta-lar-lhes-e-mos
Pronunciation
/deʃ.pe.taˈlaɾ.ʎɛʃ.e.muʃ/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
des- + petalar + ar
The word 'despetalar-lhes-emos' is a conjugated verb form in Portuguese. It is divided into seven syllables: des-pe-ta-lar-lhes-e-mos. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root ('lar'). The word consists of a prefix, root, suffix, clitic pronoun, and personal ending. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
To cause to shed petals; to make fall apart.
We will deflower/disassemble/dismantle (them).
“Despetalaremos as flores para fazer um chá.”
“Despetalaremos o plano deles.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root 'lar'.
Syllables
des — Open syllable, initial syllable.. pe — Open syllable.. ta — Open syllable.. lar — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. lhes — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun.. e — Open syllable.. mos — Closed syllable, final syllable.
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Vowel Rule
Syllables are formed around vowels. Each vowel typically initiates a new syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken according to permissible combinations, but in this case, no clusters break syllables.
Closed Syllable Rule
A syllable ending in a consonant is considered closed.
- Pronunciation of 'r' can vary regionally.
- Potential for elision or assimilation in rapid speech, but syllabification remains consistent.
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