encruzilharlhesiamos
Syllables
en-cru-zi-lhar-lhes-i-a-mos
Pronunciation
/ẽ.kɾu.zi.ˈʎaɾ.lɛʃ.ˈi.ɐ.muʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
en- + cruz- + -ilhar-lhes-íamos
The word 'encruzilhar-lhes-íamos' is a complex Portuguese verb form. Syllabification follows standard rules, dividing the word into eight syllables with stress on 'lhar'. It's composed of a Latin prefix, root, and multiple suffixes indicating tense, person, and indirect object. The syllabification is consistent with similar Portuguese verbs.
Definitions
- 1
To cause someone to get lost or confused; to lead someone into a difficult situation.
To mislead, to confound, to throw into disarray.
“Eles encruzilharam-lhes com informações falsas.”
“O político encruzilhou os eleitores com promessas vazias.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'lhar' syllable (penultimate syllable of the root). The 'i' syllable also receives secondary stress due to the verb ending.
Syllables
en — Open syllable, initial vowel.. cru — Closed syllable, vowel between consonants.. zi — Closed syllable, vowel between consonants.. lhar — Closed syllable, stressed, consonant cluster 'lh'. lhes — Closed syllable, vowel between consonants.. i — Open syllable, single vowel.. a — Open syllable, single vowel.. mos — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonants.
Word Parts
Vowel Opening
Single vowels form syllables on their own.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are broken based on sonority and permissible combinations.
Vowel Between Consonants
Vowels between consonants typically form a syllable.
Final Consonant
Final consonants often close the syllable.
- The 'lh' cluster is treated as a single phoneme in syllabification.
- Nasal vowel pronunciation can vary regionally.
- Stress placement follows general Portuguese rules, prioritizing the penultimate syllable of the root.
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