encruzilharlheíamos
Syllables
en-cru-zi-lhar-lhe-í-a-mos
Pronunciation
/ẽ.kɾu.zi.ˈʎaɾ.ʎɪ.ˈɔ.mi.ɐʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
en- + cruz- + -ilhar
The word 'encruzilhar-lhe-íamos' is a complex verb form syllabified into eight syllables: en-cru-zi-lhar-lhe-í-a-mos. Stress falls on 'lhar'. It's composed of a prefix, root, suffixes, and a pronominal enclitic. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese vowel and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
To cross, intersect, or come across (something or someone).
We would cross/intersect it/him/her/them.
“Encruzilhar-lhe-íamos o caminho se necessário.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'lhar' syllable (penultimate syllable of the verb stem).
Syllables
en — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. cru — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. zi — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. lhar — Closed syllable, diphthong followed by consonant, stressed.. lhe — Open syllable, diphthong followed by consonant.. í — Open syllable, vowel.. a — Open syllable, vowel, unstressed.. mos — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each vowel generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally broken up to form syllables, with the vowel preceding the cluster.
Open/Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in vowels are open; syllables ending in consonants are closed.
- The enclitic pronoun 'lhe' is treated as a separate syllable but pronounced in liaison.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not alter the syllabification.
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