discriminararlhesiamos
Syllables
dis-cri-mi-na-rar-lhes-i-a-mos
Pronunciation
/dis.kɾi.mi.naɾ.ʎɛʃ.i.ˈa.muʃ/
Stress
010000010
Morphemes
dis- + crimin- + -ar-lhes-íamos
The word 'discriminar-lhes-íamos' is a conjugated verb form in Portuguese. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, dividing the word into nine syllables with primary stress on 'cri'. The word is composed of a Latin-derived prefix, root, and suffixes. Syllabification is consistent with similar verb forms in the language.
Definitions
- 1
To discriminate against, to distinguish.
We would discriminate against them / We would distinguish them.
“Não lhes discriminar-íamos por causa da sua origem.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'cri' syllable, the penultimate syllable of the root. The stress pattern is typical for Portuguese verbs.
Syllables
dis — Open syllable, unstressed.. cri — Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable.. mi — Open syllable, unstressed.. na — Open syllable, unstressed.. rar — Closed syllable, unstressed.. lhes — Closed syllable, unstressed, pronoun clitic.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.. mos — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Open Syllables
Syllables ending in vowels are generally open.
Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in consonants are generally closed.
Vowel Clusters
Vowel clusters are separated into individual syllables.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Pronoun Clitics
Pronoun clitics are treated as separate syllables.
- The pronoun clitic 'lhes' is a common element in verb conjugation and is treated as a separate syllable.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of /ɾ/ may exist but do not affect syllabification.
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