emanciparlhesiamos
Syllables
em-an-ci-par-lhes-i-a-mos
Pronunciation
/emɐ̃.si.pɐɾ.ʎɛʃ.ˈi.ɐ̃.muʃ/
Stress
00000101
Morphemes
e- + mancip- + -ar-lhes-íamos
The word 'emancipar-lhes-íamos' is a conjugated verb form in Portuguese. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, dividing the word into eight syllables. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Palatalization of 'l' is a key phonetic feature.
Definitions
- 1
To free from slavery or servitude; to liberate.
To emancipate
“Eles queriam emancipar os escravos.”
“O governo se esforçou para emancipar a população.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('pá').
Syllables
em — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. an — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. ci — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'c' + vowel.. par — Closed syllable, sonorant 'r' closing the syllable.. lhes — Closed syllable, palatalized 'l' followed by vowel and consonant.. i — Open syllable, single vowel.. a — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. mos — Closed syllable, consonant 's' closing the syllable.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in vowels are generally open.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in consonants are closed.
Sonorant Closure
Sonorant consonants (l, r, m, n) can close a syllable.
Palatalization
'l' before 'e' or 'i' becomes palatalized /ʎ/.
- Regional variations in palatalization of 'l'.
- Complexity of the imperfect subjunctive ending '-íamos'.
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