empedernesecerlhesei
Syllables
em-pe-der-ne-se-cer-lhes-ei
Pronunciation
/ẽ.pe.deɾ.ne.seɾ.ʎes.ej/
Stress
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Morphemes
em- + pedern- + -ecer
The word 'empedernecer-lhes-ei' is a complex verb form syllabified according to Portuguese vowel and consonant cluster rules, with stress on the penultimate syllable of the root. It consists of a prefix, root, suffix, and clitic pronouns. The palatalization of /l/ in 'lhes' is a notable phonetic feature.
Definitions
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To become stony, to harden.
To become stony, to harden.
“Ele começou a empedernecer o coração.”
“A terra empederneceu com o tempo.”
ant:amolecer
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root ('cer').
Syllables
em- — Open syllable, initial syllable.. pe- — Open syllable, unstressed.. der- — Syllable with consonant cluster 'dr'. ne- — Open syllable, unstressed.. se- — Open syllable, unstressed.. cer- — Stressed syllable, consonant cluster 'cer'. lhes — Syllable with palatalized 'l'. ei — Diphthong, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Vowels generally form their own syllables.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Stress Rule
Stress influences syllable prominence.
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in vowels are considered open.
- Palatalization of /l/ to /ʎ/ before /e/ in 'lhes' is a common phonetic phenomenon.
- Nasal vowel pronunciation can vary regionally.
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