deteriorararlheiamos
Syllables
de-te-rio-ra-rar-lhe-i-a-mos
Pronunciation
/dɨ.tɛ.ɾjo.ˈɾaɾ.ʎɨ.ˈa.muʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
de- + terio- + -rar-lhe-íamos
The word 'deteriorar-lhe-íamos' is a conjugated verb form in Portuguese. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, dividing the word into nine syllables with primary stress on 'rio'. The presence of the clitic pronoun 'lhe' requires special consideration as a separate syllable. The word's morphemic structure reveals its Latin origins and grammatical function.
Definitions
- 1
We would deteriorate.
We would deteriorate
“Se não cuidarmos do meio ambiente, as condições de vida deteriorar-lhe-íamos.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'rio' syllable (third syllable), following the general rule of penultimate stress in Portuguese.
Syllables
de — Open syllable, unstressed.. te — Open syllable, unstressed.. rio — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ra — Open syllable, unstressed.. rar — Closed syllable, unstressed.. lhe — Open syllable, unstressed (clitic pronoun).. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.. mos — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel are generally open.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant are closed.
Vowel Cluster Rule
Vowel clusters are generally separated into distinct syllables.
Stress Rule
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable unless indicated by an accent mark.
Clitic Pronoun Rule
Clitic pronouns are treated as separate syllables.
- The clitic pronoun 'lhe' is treated as a separate syllable despite being enclitic. The 'r' in 'rar' is a geminate consonant, but it doesn't affect the syllabification.
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