encompridarlheseis
Syllables
en-com-pri-dar-lhes-eis
Pronunciation
/ẽ kõ̃ˈpɾi.daɾ ˈlɛʃ‿ejʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
en + compridar + lhes-eis
The word 'encompridar-lhes-eis' is a conjugated verb form with six syllables (en-com-pri-dar-lhes-eis). The primary stress falls on the 'dar' syllable. It's formed by the prefix 'en-', the root 'compridar', and the suffixes '-lhes' and '-eis'. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules of vowel-consonant separation and diphthong preservation.
Definitions
- 1
To lengthen or extend something for them.
Lengthen it for them!
“Encompridar-lhes-eis o prazo, por favor.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'dar' syllable (penultimate syllable of the root). The stress remains on 'dar' even with the attached clitic pronouns.
Syllables
en — Open syllable, initial syllable.. com — Closed syllable.. pri — Open syllable.. dar — Closed, stressed syllable.. lhes — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun.. eis — Closed syllable, verb ending.
Word Parts
en
Latin origin (in-), prefix indicating action towards or into a state.
compridar
Derived from Latin 'com-' (with) and 'pridare' (to lengthen), core meaning of extending.
lhes-eis
Combination of indirect object pronoun 'lhes' (3rd person plural) and imperative verb ending 'eis' (2nd person plural).
Vowel-Consonant Separation
Syllables are divided between vowels and consonants where possible.
Diphthong Preservation
Diphthongs are kept together within a single syllable.
Clitic Pronoun Attachment
Clitic pronouns are treated as separate syllables following the verb.
- The attachment of the clitic pronoun 'lhes' can influence the perceived stress, but the primary stress remains on 'dar'.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., nasalization) may occur.
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