encorrilharlhesias
Syllables
en-cor-ri-lhar-lhes-i-as
Pronunciation
/ẽ.ku.ʁi.ʎˈaɾ.lɛʃ.i.ɐʃ/
Stress
0100000
Morphemes
en- + corrilh- + -ar
The word 'encorrilhar-lhes-ias' is a conjugated verb form. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, dividing the word into seven syllables with stress on the 'cor' syllable. The word is morphologically complex, comprising a prefix, root, suffix, and clitic pronouns. Regional variations may affect vowel pronunciation.
Definitions
- 1
To cork them
To cork them
“Encorrilhar-lhes-ias as garrafas para proteger o vinho.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'cor' syllable (second syllable), following the penultimate syllable stress rule for Portuguese verbs.
Syllables
en — Open syllable, starting with a vowel.. cor — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ri — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. lhar — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. lhes — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. i — Open syllable, vowel.. as — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel Grouping
Vowels generally form a single syllable unless separated by a consonant.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally broken after the first consonant if the vowel sequence allows.
Open vs. Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in vowels are open; those ending in consonants are closed.
Clitic Pronoun Separation
Clitic pronouns are treated as separate syllables.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables (particularly in Brazilian Portuguese).
- Pronunciation of 'lhes' can vary regionally.
- The 'lh' digraph represents a palatal lateral approximant /ʎ/.
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