empedernecerlheeis
Syllables
em-pe-der-ne-ce-r-lhe-eis
Pronunciation
/ẽ.pe.deɾ.ne.se.ɾ‿ʎɐjʃ/
Stress
00100000
Morphemes
em- + pedern- + -ecer, -lhe, -eis
The word 'empedernecer-lhe-eis' is a complex verb form syllabified according to Portuguese vowel-based rules, with consideration for consonant clusters and clitic pronoun attachment. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem. It means 'to make stony' or 'to become stony'.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem ('ce' in 'em-pe-der-ne-ce-r').
Syllables
em — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. pe — Open syllable, vowel ending.. der — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. ne — Open syllable, vowel ending.. ce — Open syllable, vowel ending.. r — Single consonant, often a glide.. lhe — Diphthong, clitic pronoun.. eis — Closed syllable, consonant ending.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Syllables are generally divided between vowels.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken up, with the first consonant going to the preceding syllable.
Single Consonant Rule
A single consonant between vowels usually goes with the following vowel.
Clitic Pronoun Attachment
Clitic pronouns are treated as separate syllables attached to the verb.
- Attachment of the clitic pronoun 'lhe' requires careful consideration.
- Potential regional variations in vowel pronunciation.
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