encavalitarlhesiámos
Syllables
en-ca-va-li-tar-lhes-iá-mos
Pronunciation
/ẽ.kɐ.vɐ.liˈtaɾ.lɨʃ.ˈja.muʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
en- + caval- + -itar-lhes-íamos
The word 'encavalitar-lhes-íamos' is a complex Portuguese verb form. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, dividing the word into eight syllables. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem. The word consists of a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes, indicating a conditional perfect tense and indirect object pronouns.
Definitions
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We would mount them.
We would mount them
“Encavalitar-lhes-íamos os cavalos para a corrida.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem ('ca'), following the general rule for words ending in vowels or 's'.
Syllables
en — Open syllable, unstressed.. ca — Open syllable, primary stressed.. va — Open syllable, unstressed.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. tar — Closed syllable, unstressed.. lhes — Closed syllable, unstressed.. iá — Open syllable, unstressed.. mos — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Open Syllables
Syllables ending in vowels are generally open.
Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in consonants are closed.
Vowel Clusters
Vowel clusters are separated based on sonority.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken up based on phonotactic constraints.
Stress Placement
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable unless otherwise indicated.
- The clitic pronoun 'lhes' attached to the verb stem.
- Regional variations in the palatalization of 'lh'.
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