encavalitarlhesias
Syllables
en-ca-va-li-tar-lhes-i-as
Pronunciation
/ẽ.kɐ.vɐ.liˈtaɾ.lɛʃ.i.ɐʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
en- + caval- + -itar-lhes-ias
The word 'encavalitar-lhes-ias' is a complex verb form syllabified into eight syllables (en-ca-va-li-tar-lhes-i-as). Stress falls on the second syllable ('ca'). The syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules of open and closed syllables, vowel clusters, and stress placement, with the clitic pronoun 'lhes' being a notable feature.
Definitions
- 1
To make them ride (a horse); to put them on horseback.
To horse-ride them
“Se eu fosse o rei, encavalitar-lhes-ias a todos.”
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Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ca') due to the imperfect subjunctive ending being a weak ending.
Syllables
en — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ca — Stressed, open syllable.. va — Open syllable.. li — Open syllable.. tar — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. lhes — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun.. i — Open syllable.. as — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel are generally open.
Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in a consonant are closed.
Vowel Clusters
Vowel clusters are generally separated into distinct syllables.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless phonotactically prohibited.
Stress Placement
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable unless indicated by accent marks or morphological endings.
- The clitic pronoun 'lhes' maintains its own syllabic structure despite being attached to the verb.
- Regional variations in vowel reduction may occur, but the core syllabification remains consistent.
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