empobrecerlheiamos
Syllables
em-po-bre-cer-lhe-i-a-mos
Pronunciation
/ẽpuβɾeˈseɾ ʎiˈãmus/
Stress
00100000
Morphemes
em- + pobrecer + -cer
The word 'empobrecer-lhe-íamos' is a complex verb form syllabified according to Portuguese vowel and consonant rules, with primary stress on 'bre'. It consists of a prefix, root, suffix, clitic pronoun, and personal ending. Regional variations may affect vowel reduction and nasalization.
Definitions
- 1
We would impoverish him/her/it/you (formal).
We would impoverish you (formal).
“Se tivéssemos mais recursos, empobrecer-lhe-íamos a vida.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'bre' syllable of 'empobrecer' (penultimate syllable).
Syllables
em- — Onsetless syllable, vowel starts the syllable. Unstressed.. po- — Open syllable, ending in a vowel. Unstressed.. bre- — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant. Primary stress.. cer- — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant. Unstressed.. lhe- — Open syllable, ending in a vowel. Unstressed.. i- — Open syllable, vowel starts the syllable. Unstressed.. a- — Open syllable, vowel starts the syllable. Unstressed.. mos — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant. Unstressed, nasalized.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Rule
A consonant typically belongs to the following syllable.
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in vowels are open.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in consonants are closed.
Stress Rule
Stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable, unless indicated by an accent mark.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables (especially in Brazilian Portuguese).
- Liaison between 'lhe' and the following syllable.
- Nasalization of vowels before nasal consonants.
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