Hyphenation ofembranquecer-nos-emos

Analysis of "embranquecer-nos-emos" (Portuguese)

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "embranquecer-nos-emos" is a conjugated form of the verb "embranquecer" (to whiten, to bleach) in the future subjunctive tense, first person plural. It's a complex word formed through verb conjugation and pronominal enclisis. Pronunciation involves a blend of vowel and consonant sounds typical of Brazilian Portuguese, with potential regional variations.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Portuguese syllabification rules, the word breaks down as follows (using only original letters):

em-bran-que-cer-nos-e-mos

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: em- (Latin) - Indicates the beginning of an action or a change of state.
• Root: branqu- (Latin blancus - white) - Core meaning related to whiteness.
• Suffixes:
  • -ecer (Latin -escere) - Verb-forming suffix, indicating a process or becoming.
  • -nos - Pronoun enclitic, representing "we" (first person plural).
  • -emos - Future subjunctive verbal ending.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the third syllable: "que" in "em-bran-que-cer-nos-e-mos". This is determined by the general rule that stress falls on the penultimate syllable when the word ends in a vowel, and the verb ending "-emos" doesn't alter this.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ẽ.bɾɐ̃.ke.ˈseɾ.nɔs.e.mɔʃ/

6. Edge Case Review:

The enclitic pronoun "-nos" attached to the verb presents a slight complexity. While generally treated as a separate syllable, its close connection to the verb influences pronunciation. The "r" in "cer" and the "n" in "nos" can exhibit assimilation or elision in rapid speech.

7. Grammatical Role:

The word is exclusively a verb form. Syllabification remains consistent regardless of its function within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: To whiten, to bleach (future subjunctive, first person plural). Expresses a hypothetical or uncertain action of whitening.
• Grammatical Category: Verb (Future Subjunctive, 1st person plural)
• Translation: We would whiten / We might whiten
• Synonyms: Clarear, alvejear (to bleach)
• Antonyms: Escurecer (to darken)
• Examples:
  • "Se pudéssemos, embranquecer-nos-íamos as roupas." (If we could, we would whiten the clothes.)
  • "Espero que possamos embranquecer-nos-emos antes do inverno." (I hope we can whiten ourselves before winter.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• "esquecer-nos-emos" (to forget): es-que-ce-r-nos-e-mos - Similar structure, stress on the third syllable.
• "fortalecer-nos-emos" (to strengthen): for-ta-le-ce-r-nos-e-mos - Similar structure, stress on the third syllable.
• "adormecer-nos-emos" (to fall asleep): a-dor-me-ce-r-nos-e-mos - Similar structure, stress on the third syllable.

The consistent stress pattern on the third syllable in these words highlights the influence of the "-ecer" suffix and the subsequent verb endings. The syllable division rules are applied consistently across these examples.

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

In some Brazilian Portuguese dialects, the vowel /e/ in the unstressed syllables may be reduced to /ə/ (schwa). This doesn't alter the syllable division but affects the phonetic realization.

11. Syllable Division Rules Applied:

• Rule 1: Vowel Grouping: Vowels generally form a single syllable unless they create a diphthong or triphthong. (e.g., "e" in "em", "e" in "cer")
• Rule 2: Consonant Clusters: Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority. (e.g., "br" in "bran", "r" in "cer")
• Rule 3: Open Syllables: Syllables ending in vowels are open. (e.g., "e" in "e-mos")
• Rule 4: Closed Syllables: Syllables ending in consonants are closed. (e.g., "bran", "cer")
• Rule 5: Enclitic Pronouns: Enclitic pronouns are generally treated as separate syllables, but their pronunciation can be influenced by the preceding verb. (e.g., "nos")