encapricharlheseis
Syllables
en-ca-pri-char-lhes-eis
Pronunciation
/ẽ.kɐ.pɾi.ˈʃaɾ.ʎɛʃ.ɐjʃ/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
en- + caprich- + -ar-lhes-eis
The word 'encaprichar-lhes-eis' is a complex Portuguese verb form syllabified according to vowel groupings, consonant clusters, and the treatment of clitic pronouns. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem. It's composed of a prefix, root, and suffixes, including a clitic pronoun.
Definitions
- 1
To become capricious towards them; to take a fancy to them (in a future, hypothetical sense).
They will become capricious towards them / They will take a fancy to them
“Se ele encaprichar-lhes-eis, a situação ficará complicada.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the third syllable, 'pri', which is the penultimate syllable of the verb stem 'encaprichar'.
Syllables
en — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ca — Open syllable, part of the root.. pri — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. char — Closed syllable, part of the root.. lhes — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun.. eis — Closed syllable, verbal ending.
Word Parts
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Vowel Grouping
Vowels within a single syllable are grouped together.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority.
Open/Closed Syllables
Syllables are classified as open (ending in a vowel) or closed (ending in a consonant).
Clitic Pronouns
Clitic pronouns are treated as separate syllables but phonologically integrated.
- The attachment of the clitic pronoun '-lhes' influences pronunciation and syllabification.
- The 'lh' digraph represents a palatal lateral approximant /ʎ/.
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