despropositarlhesei
Syllables
des-pro-po-si-tar-lhes-ei
Pronunciation
/deʃpɾopoziˈtaɾl̥eʃˈej/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
des- + propositar + -ar-lhes-ei
The word 'despropositar-lhes-ei' is a future subjunctive verb form. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, dividing the word into seven syllables: des-pro-po-si-tar-lhes-ei. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('si'). The word consists of the prefix 'des-', the root 'propositar', and the suffixes '-ar-lhes-ei'. It means 'they will propose to say/do something inappropriate to them'.
Definitions
- 1
To intend to say or do something inappropriate or foolish to them.
They will propose to say/do something inappropriate to them.
“Se eles despropositar-lhes-ei, não os escutarei.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable, 'si' in 'despropositar'. The 'ei' syllable also receives secondary stress due to the subjunctive ending.
Syllables
des — Open syllable, initial syllable.. pro — Open syllable.. po — Open syllable.. si — Stressed syllable, closed syllable.. tar — Closed syllable.. lhes — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun.. ei — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel Grouping
Vowels within dipthongs or triphthongs are kept together in the same syllable.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority.
Clitic Pronouns
Clitic pronouns are treated as separate syllables.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes are generally separated into distinct syllables.
- The 'r' at the end of 'despropositar' forms a syllable on its own.
- The 'lhes' is a clitic pronoun and is always a separate syllable.
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables in some Brazilian Portuguese dialects.
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