eletrocutarlheseis
Syllables
e-le-tro-cu-tar-lhes-eis
Pronunciation
/ele.tɾo.ku.taɾ.ʎɛʃ.ɐjʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
eletro- + cutar + -ar
The word 'eletrocutar-lhes-eis' is a complex verb form with seven syllables. Stress falls on the fourth syllable ('cu'). Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, with attention paid to vowel separation, consonant clusters, and the attachment of clitic pronouns.
Definitions
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To electrocute them (formal plural you).
To electrocute them (formal plural you).
“Espero que eletrocutar-lhes-eis não seja necessário.”
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Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('cu').
Syllables
e — Open syllable, unstressed.. le — Open syllable, unstressed.. tro — Open syllable, unstressed.. cu — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. tar — Closed syllable, unstressed.. lhes — Closed syllable, unstressed.. eis — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Separation
Vowels generally form separate syllables.
Consonant Cluster Separation
Consonant clusters are split based on sonority.
Diphthong/Triphthong Rule
Diphthongs and triphthongs remain within the same syllable.
Clitic Pronoun Attachment
Clitic pronouns are attached to the verb and syllabified as a unit.
- The enclitic pronouns 'lhes-eis' require careful consideration in syllabification.
- The 'lh' digraph represents /ʎ/ (palatal lateral approximant).
- Final 's' is pronounced /ʃ/ after a consonant.
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