empedernirnosiámos
Syllables
em-pe-der-nir-nos-i-á-mos
Pronunciation
/ẽ.pe.deɾ.niɾ.nos.i.ˈa.muʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
em- + pedern- + -ir-nos-íamos
The word 'empedernir-nos-íamos' is a complex verb form syllabified according to Portuguese rules, with stress on the penultimate syllable. It consists of a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes, including a pronoun clitic and conditional ending. Syllable division follows vowel/consonant patterns, with some phonetic adjustments like palatalization.
Definitions
- 1
To harden, to make stubborn.
To harden, to make stubborn
“Eles empedernir-nos-íamos contra as dificuldades.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'á' (ni-rá-mos).
Syllables
em — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. pe — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel.. der — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel.. nir — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant.. nos — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel (pronoun clitic).. i — Open syllable, single vowel.. á — Open, stressed syllable, single vowel.. mos — Closed syllable, consonant-semi-vowel.
Word Parts
Vowel-Initial Syllables
Syllables beginning with vowels are separated.
Consonant-Vowel Syllables
Syllables consisting of a consonant followed by a vowel are separated.
Vowel-Consonant Syllables
Syllables consisting of a vowel followed by a consonant are separated.
Single Vowel Syllables
Single vowels form their own syllables.
- Palatalization of 'm' in *-íamos* to /ʃ/.
- Tapped 'r' sound after vowels.
- Pronoun clitic 'nos' forming its own syllable.
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