embranquecerlhesiam
Syllables
em-bran-que-cer-lhes-iam
Pronunciation
/ẽ.bɾɐ̃.ke.ˈseɾ.lɛʃ.jɐ̃/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
em- + branqu- + -ecer-lhes-iam
The word 'embranquecer-lhes-iam' is a future subjunctive verb form. Syllabification follows Portuguese rules, prioritizing open syllables and separating clitic pronouns. Stress falls on the 'que' syllable. The word is morphologically complex, combining a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
To whiten them (hypothetically).
To whiten them (hypothetically)
“Se eu pudesse, embranqueceria-lhes as roupas.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('que'). The stress pattern follows the general rule of penultimate stress in Portuguese, but is maintained despite the addition of the clitic pronoun and verb ending.
Syllables
em — Open syllable, unstressed.. bran — Open syllable, unstressed.. que — Closed syllable, stressed.. cer — Closed syllable, unstressed.. lhes — Closed syllable, unstressed (clitic pronoun).. iam — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Grouping
Vowels are grouped into syllables unless they form distinct vowel sounds.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority.
Open Syllables
Portuguese favors open syllables (ending in a vowel).
Clitic Pronouns
Clitic pronouns are generally treated as separate syllables.
- The combination of verb stem, clitic pronoun, and future subjunctive ending creates a complex word form requiring careful syllabification.
- The clitic pronoun 'lhes' is treated as a separate syllable due to its grammatical function and phonological weight.
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