engrandecerlheemos
Syllables
en-gran-de-cer-lhe-e-mos
Pronunciation
/ẽɡɾɐ̃deˈseɾ ʎe ˈemʊʃ/
Stress
0100010
Morphemes
en- + grandecer + lhe-emos
The word 'engrandecer-lhe-emos' is a future subjunctive verb form. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, with stress on the penultimate syllable of the root. It's composed of a prefix, root, clitic pronoun, and inflectional suffix. The syllable division is en-gran-de-cer-lhe-e-mos.
Definitions
- 1
To enlarge, to aggrandize (in the future subjunctive mood).
We will enlarge/aggrandize him/her/it/you (formal).
“Se pudermos, engrandecer-lhe-emos a reputação.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'gran' syllable (second syllable), following the penultimate stress rule.
Syllables
en — Open syllable, initial syllable.. gran — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. de — Open syllable.. cer — Closed syllable.. lhe — Open syllable, clitic pronoun.. e — Open syllable.. mos — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Grouping
Vowels forming diphthongs or triphthongs are kept together (e.g., 'gran').
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are split based on sonority (e.g., '-cer').
Penultimate Stress
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable if it contains a stressed vowel and the final syllable has only one vowel.
Clitic Pronoun Separation
Clitic pronouns are treated as separate syllables (e.g., 'lhe').
- Nasal vowel pronunciation (/ɐ̃/ in 'gran-').
- Potential contraction of the clitic pronoun 'lhe' in colloquial speech.
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