enfraquecerlhesiam
Syllables
en-fra-que-cer-lhes-iam
Pronunciation
/ẽˈfɾake.seɾ ˈlɛʃ.jɐ̃w̃/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
en- + fraquec- + -ecer-lhes-iam
The word 'enfraquecer-lhes-iam' is a future subjunctive verb form with six syllables, stressed on 'que'. It's morphologically complex, comprising a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes, including a clitic pronoun. Syllabification adheres to vowel-centered rules and considers the pronoun attachment.
Definitions
- 1
They would weaken them.
They would weaken them.
“Se as condições fossem desfavoráveis, enraquecer-lhes-iam a resistência.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('que'), following the general rule of penultimate stress in Portuguese.
Syllables
en — Open syllable, onset consonant 'n', vowel 'e'. fra — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'fr', vowel 'a'. que — Closed syllable, stressed, vowel 'e'. cer — Closed syllable, vowel 'e', consonant cluster 'r'. lhes — Closed syllable, vowel 'e', consonant cluster 'sh'. iam — Closed syllable, vowel 'a', nasalized, consonant cluster 'm'
Word Parts
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Vowel-Centered Syllables
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are split based on sonority.
Open/Closed Syllables
Syllables are classified as open (ending in a vowel) or closed (ending in a consonant).
Clitic Pronoun Attachment
Clitic pronouns are treated as part of the verb complex for syllabification.
- The pronunciation of the 'lhes' pronoun can vary regionally, but this does not affect the syllabification.
- The verb 'enfraquecer' is a regular verb, so its syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules.
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