embranquecerlheiam
Syllables
em-bran-que-cer-lhe-iam
Pronunciation
/ẽ.bɾɐ̃.ke.ˈseɾ.ʎe.jɐ̃/
Stress
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Morphemes
em- + branq- + -ecer
The word 'embranquecer-lhe-iam' is a conjugated verb form. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, separating the prefix, root, suffix, and clitic pronouns into distinct syllables. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root verb. The word's meaning relates to the process of whitening or bleaching.
Definitions
- 1
To be whitening, to be bleaching.
They were whitening/bleaching it/him/her.
“As roupas estavam a embranquecer-lhe-iam com o sol.”
“Eles embranquecer-lhe-iam os dentes com um creme especial.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'cer' syllable, the penultimate syllable of the root verb 'embranquecer'.
Syllables
em — Open syllable, unstressed.. bran — Closed syllable, unstressed, nasal vowel.. que — Open syllable, unstressed.. cer — Closed syllable, stressed.. lhe — Open syllable, unstressed, clitic pronoun.. iam — Open syllable, unstressed, nasal vowel.
Word Parts
Vowel Grouping
Vowels are grouped together within a syllable.
Consonant Cluster
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Open/Closed Syllables
Syllables are classified as open or closed based on their ending.
Clitic Pronoun Separation
Clitic pronouns are treated as separate syllables.
- Pronunciation of 'lhe' can be rapid and blended with the preceding syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel reduction may occur.
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