empecilharlhesemos
Syllables
em-pe-ci-lhar-lhes-e-mos
Pronunciation
/ẽ.pe.si.ˈʎaɾ.ʎɛʃ.ˈe.muʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
em- + pecilhar + -ar, -lhes, -emos
The word 'empecilhar-lhes-emos' is a conjugated verb form. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, dividing the word into seven syllables with stress on the 'ci' syllable. It's morphologically complex, comprising a prefix, root, and several suffixes. The phonetic transcription reflects the nasal vowels and palatal lateral approximant.
Definitions
- 1
To hinder, impede, or obstruct someone (specifically, 'we hinder them').
We hinder them.
“Nós os empecilhamos em seus esforços.”
“Não queremos empecilhar o progresso deles.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ci') of the root 'pecilhar'.
Syllables
em — Open syllable, unstressed.. pe — Open syllable, unstressed.. ci — Closed syllable, stressed.. lhar — Closed syllable, contains the digraph 'lh' representing /ʎ/.. lhes — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun.. e — Open syllable, unstressed.. mos — Closed syllable, personal ending.
Word Parts
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Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel are open.
Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in a consonant are closed.
Diphthongs
Vowel combinations form single syllables.
Clitic Pronouns
Clitic pronouns are treated as separate syllables.
- The 'lh' digraph represents a palatal lateral approximant /ʎ/.
- Potential for variations in pronunciation of nasal vowels.
- Liaison between verb and clitic pronoun.
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