destreinarlhesemos
Syllables
des-tre-i-nar-lhes-e-mos
Pronunciation
/deʃtɾejˈnaɾ ˈlɛʃ.ɨ̃ˈmuʃ/
Stress
0 0 0 1 0 1 1
Morphemes
des- + treinar + -lhes-emos
The word 'destreinar-lhes-emos' is a conjugated verb form in Portuguese. It is divided into seven syllables: des-tre-i-nar-lhes-e-mos. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root. The word is composed of the prefix 'des-', the root 'treinar', and the pronoun/future tense suffix '-lhes-emos'. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules of open and closed syllables, and vowel-as-syllable rules.
Definitions
- 1
To untrain someone; to cause someone to lose their training or skills.
We will untrain them.
“Se precisarmos, destreinar-lhes-emos para que possam aprender novas habilidades.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root verb ('nar' in 'destreinar') when combined with the future tense marker. The 'e' in 'lhes' also receives secondary stress.
Syllables
des — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tre — Open syllable.. i — Single vowel syllable.. nar — Closed syllable, final syllable of the root.. lhes — Pronoun syllable.. e — Nasal vowel syllable.. mos — Closed syllable, future tense marker.
Word Parts
des-
Latin origin, meaning 'un-', 'dis-', or reversal of action. Prefixes typically attach to the beginning of a root word to modify its meaning.
treinar
Latin origin (*trainer*), meaning 'to train'. The root carries the core meaning of the verb.
-lhes-emos
Combination of the dative indirect object pronoun 'lhes' and the future tense marker '-emos'. Indicates the recipients of the action and the future tense.
Similar Words
Open Syllable
A syllable ending in a vowel is considered open.
Closed Syllable
A syllable ending in a consonant is considered closed.
Vowel as Syllable
Single vowels constitute their own syllable.
Pronoun Syllabification
Pronouns are treated as individual syllables.
- Liaison between 'lhes' and 'e' can occur in rapid speech, but the syllabification remains consistent.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., Brazilian Portuguese) may exist, but do not affect the syllable division.
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