diligênsiaarlhesiamos
Syllables
di-li-gên-si-a-ar-lhes-i-a-mos
Pronunciation
/di.li.ʒẽ.siˈaɾ.ʎes.iˈa.muʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
di- + ligenci- + -ar-i-amos-lhes
The word 'diligenciar-lhes-íamos' is a complex verb form syllabified according to Portuguese open/closed syllable rules, with stress on the penultimate syllable of the stem. It's composed of a Latin-derived prefix, root, and multiple suffixes, indicating the future conditional mood and indirect object pronouns.
Definitions
- 1
To endeavor, to try, to make an effort.
We would endeavor to them / We would try to help them.
“Diligenciar-lhes-íamos em resolver o problema.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem ('ciar'), and a secondary stress on the 'a' in 'íamos'.
Syllables
di — Open syllable, single vowel followed by a consonant.. li — Open syllable, single vowel followed by a consonant.. gên — Closed syllable with a nasalized vowel.. si — Open syllable, single vowel followed by a consonant.. a — Open syllable, single vowel.. ar — Open syllable ending in a sonorant consonant.. lhes — Closed syllable with a palatal lateral approximant.. i — Open syllable, single vowel.. a — Open syllable, single vowel.. mos — Closed syllable with a palatalized 's' sound.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel are generally open.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant are generally closed.
Sonorant Consonant Rule
Sonorant consonants (l, r, m, n, etc.) can often form open syllables.
- Liaison between 'ar' and 'lhes' is crucial for pronunciation.
- Nasal vowel pronunciation can vary regionally.
- The 's' sound can be palatalized to /ʃ/ in certain contexts.
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