encavalitarlhesiam
Syllables
en-ca-va-li-tar-lhes-iam
Pronunciation
/ẽ.kɐ.vɐ.li.ˈtaɾ.lɛʃ.jɐ̃w̃/
Stress
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Morphemes
en- + caval- + -itar-lhes-iam
The word 'encavalitar-lhes-iam' is a complex verb form syllabified into seven syllables: en-ca-va-li-tar-lhes-iam. The stress falls on the second syllable ('ca'). It's composed of the prefix 'en-', the root 'caval-', and the suffixes '-itar-lhes-iam'. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules of open and closed syllables, and penultimate stress.
Definitions
- 1
To mount them (horses, etc.)
To mount them
“Se tivessem cavalos, encavalitar-lhes-iam com prazer.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ca') due to the penultimate stress rule.
Syllables
en — Open syllable, unstressed.. ca — Stressed, open syllable.. va — Open syllable, unstressed.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. tar — Closed syllable, unstressed.. lhes — Closed syllable, unstressed.. iam — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel are open.
Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in a consonant are closed.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in a vowel, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable unless otherwise indicated.
- The clitic pronoun '-lhes' is a common feature of Portuguese verb conjugation and doesn't alter the core syllabification rules.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but the syllabic structure remains consistent.
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