encavaleirarlheseis
Syllables
en-ca-va-le-i-rar-lhes-eis
Pronunciation
/ẽ.kɐ.vɐ.lɐ.ɾɐj̃.ʎɛʃ.ejs/
Stress
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Morphemes
en- + cavaleirar + ar-lhes-eis
The word 'encavaleirar-lhes-eis' is syllabified based on Portuguese phonological rules prioritizing open syllables and separating clitic pronouns. It consists of a prefix 'en-', root 'cavaleirar', and suffixes '-ar', '-lhes', and '-eis'. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root. The word is a verb meaning 'to train horses' or 'to ride'.
Definitions
- 1
To train horses; to ride.
To train horses; to ride
“Ele encavaleirava os cavalos com paciência.”
“Ela encavaleirou as suas emoções.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root 'ca-va-lei-rar' (i.e., 'rar').
Syllables
en — Open syllable, vowel only.. ca — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. va — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. le — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. i — Open syllable, vowel only.. rar — Closed syllable, consonant cluster-vowel-consonant.. lhes — Closed syllable, palatalized consonant-vowel-consonant.. eis — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel Grouping
Vowels generally form a single syllable unless separated by a consonant.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally broken after the first consonant if the following vowel creates an open syllable.
Open vs. Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel are open; those ending in a consonant are closed. Portuguese favors open syllables.
Pronoun Clitics
Pronoun clitics generally form their own syllable.
- Palatalization of /l/ to /ʎ/ before /i/ in 'lhes'.
- The verb ending '-eis' is a relatively uncommon form, primarily used in Portugal.
- The complex structure due to the combination of verb, clitic pronouns, and verb ending.
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