empedernecerlheemos
Syllables
em-pe-der-ne-cer-lhe-e-mos
Pronunciation
/ẽ.pɨ.dɾɨ.nɨ.ˈsɛɾ.ʎɨ.ˈe.muʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
em- + pedern- + -ecer
The word 'empedernecer-lhe-emos' is a complex verb form syllabified according to Portuguese rules prioritizing vowel sounds. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is morphologically complex, comprising a prefix, root, suffix, pronoun, and personal ending. Syllabification is consistent with similar words in the language.
Definitions
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We will make it stony/rocky.
We will stone it/harden it.
“Empedernecer-lhe-emos o caminho para que não se perca.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'cer'.
Syllables
em — Open syllable, vowel initial.. pe — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel.. der — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel.. ne — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. cer — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel.. lhe — Open syllable, consonant-vowel (palatal lateral).. e — Open syllable, vowel initial.. mos — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel Initial Syllable
A syllable must begin with a vowel.
Consonant-Vowel Syllable
A consonant generally belongs to the following vowel.
- Enclitic pronoun *lhe* influences stress pattern.
- Pronunciation variations between European and Brazilian Portuguese.
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