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encapoeirar-lhe-íamos

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

9 syllables
21 characters
Portuguese
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9syllables

encapoeiralheiamos

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

en-ca-po-ei-ra-lhe-i-a-mos

Pronunciation

/ẽ.ka.pu.ejˈɾã.ʎi.ɐ̃.mus/

Stress

000100000

Morphemes

en- + capoei- + -ar-lhe-íamos

The word 'encapoeirar-lhe-íamos' is a complex verb form syllabified according to Portuguese vowel-consonant separation rules, diphthong treatment, and pronoun clitic handling. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root. It means 'we would dust it/him/her'.

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1

    We would dust it/him/her.

    We would dust it/him/her

    Se tivéssemos tempo, encapoeirar-lhe-íamos o carro.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root ('ra' in 'capoeira').

Syllables

9
en/ẽ/
ca/ka/
po/pu/
ei/ej/
ra/ɾa/
-lhe-/ʎi/
i/i/
a/ɐ/
mos/mus/

en Open syllable, initial syllable.. ca Open syllable.. po Open syllable.. ei Diphthong, single syllable unit.. ra Open syllable.. -lhe- Pronoun clitic, single syllable unit.. i Open syllable.. a Open syllable, nasal vowel.. mos Closed syllable, final syllable.

Vowel-Consonant Separation

Syllables are generally divided between vowels and consonants.

Diphthong Treatment

Diphthongs are considered single vowel sounds and remain within the same syllable.

Pronoun Clitics

Pronoun clitics are treated as separate syllables when attached to verbs.

Final Consonant Clusters

Consonant clusters at the end of a word are typically grouped into the final syllable.

  • The presence of the pronoun clitic '-lhe-' requires careful consideration.
  • Nasal vowel pronunciation can vary regionally.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025

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