encapelarlhesiámos
Syllables
en-ca-pe-lar-lhes-i-á-mos
Pronunciation
/ẽ.kɐ.pɐ.ˈlaɾ.ʎɛʃ.ˈi.ɐ.muʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
en- + capel- + -ar-lhes-íamos
The word 'encapelar-lhes-íamos' is a complex Portuguese verb form. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules of open and closed syllables, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's composed of a Latin-derived prefix, root, and multiple suffixes indicating tense, person, and number. The syllabification is straightforward despite the word's length.
Definitions
- 1
We would have hooded/covered (them).
We would have hooded them.
“Encapelar-lhes-íamos as cabeças para protegê-las do frio.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'lar'.
Syllables
en — Open syllable, unstressed.. ca — Open syllable, unstressed.. pe — Open syllable, unstressed.. lar — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. lhes — Closed syllable, unstressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. á — Open syllable, unstressed.. mos — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel are generally open.
Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in a consonant are closed.
Vowel Clusters
Vowel clusters are generally separated into distinct syllables.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables.
Stress Placement
Penultimate syllable stress in words ending in vowels.
- The word's complexity arises from its length and multiple morphemes.
- Regional vowel pronunciation variations may affect phonetic realization but not syllabification.
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