encavaleirarlhesiam
Syllables
en-ca-va-le-i-rar-lhes-iam
Pronunciation
/ẽ.ka.va.lɐ.ɾɐj̃.lɛʃ.jɐ̃/
Stress
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Morphemes
en- + cavaleirar + -lhes-iam
The word 'encavaleirar-lhes-iam' is a complex Portuguese verb form syllabified according to vowel-initial and consonant cluster rules. It consists of a prefix, root, and suffixes, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable of the root. The clitic pronoun 'lhes' adds a syllable and potential pronunciation variation.
Definitions
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They would horse around/play around.
They would horse around/play around.
“Se tivessem tempo livre, encavaleirar-lhes-iam na praia.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the penultimate syllable of the root ('rar'). Secondary stress on 'lhes' and 'iam' due to their prominence.
Syllables
en — Open syllable, starting with a vowel.. ca — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. va — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. le — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. i — Open syllable, starting with a vowel.. rar — Closed syllable, consonant cluster broken after the first sonorant.. lhes — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun.. iam — Open syllable, subjunctive ending.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each vowel initiates a new syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken after the first sonorant consonant.
- The clitic pronoun 'lhes' adds complexity to the syllabification.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'lh' may exist.
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