embranquecerlheeis
Syllables
em-bran-que-cer-lhe-eis
Pronunciation
/ẽ.bɾɐ̃.ke.ˈseɾ ʎɐjʃ/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
em- + branq- + -ecer
The word 'embranquecer-lhe-eis' is a complex verb form syllabified according to Portuguese rules, separating syllables based on vowel and consonant clusters, and treating the clitic pronoun 'lhe' as a separate unit. Stress falls on the third syllable ('que'). The word's morphemic structure reveals its Latin origins and grammatical function.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('que'), following the rule for penultimate stress in words ending in vowels.
Syllables
em — Open syllable, unstressed.. bran — Closed syllable, unstressed, nasal vowel.. que — Closed syllable, stressed.. cer — Closed syllable, unstressed.. lhe — Open syllable, unstressed, clitic pronoun.. eis — Closed syllable, unstressed, inflectional ending.
Word Parts
Vowel Clusters
Syllables are separated between vowels (e.g., em-bran).
Consonant Clusters
Syllables are separated before and after consonant clusters (e.g., bran-que).
Clitic Pronoun Attachment
Clitic pronouns are treated as separate syllables attached to the verb (e.g., cer-lhe).
Penultimate Stress
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable unless an accent mark indicates otherwise.
- Nasal vowel pronunciation in 'bran'.
- Potential elision of 'lhe' in rapid speech.
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