enlouquecerlheseis
Syllables
en-lou-que-cer-lhes-eis
Pronunciation
/ẽlu.keˈseɾ.lɛʃ.ɐjʃ/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
en- + louqu- + -ecer-lhes-eis
The word 'enlouquecer-lhes-eis' is a complex verb form syllabified into six syllables: en-lou-que-cer-lhes-eis. Stress falls on 'que'. It's formed from the root 'louqu-' with prefixes and suffixes, and follows standard Portuguese syllabification rules based on vowel sounds and consonant closures.
Definitions
- 1
To drive them crazy
To drive them crazy
“Se ele continuar a provocar, enlouquecer-lhes-eis.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable, 'que'.
Syllables
en — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. lou — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. que — Closed syllable, ending in 'q'. cer — Closed syllable, ending in 'r'. lhes — Closed syllable, ending in 'sh'. eis — Closed syllable, ending in 'sh'
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Syllables are formed around vowels. Each vowel typically initiates a new syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken according to permissible syllable structures, but in this case, no complex clusters require breaking.
Final Consonant Rule
A consonant at the end of a word or syllable closes the syllable.
- The combination of clitic pronouns and verb endings is a standard feature of Portuguese verb conjugation.
- Regional variations in pronunciation of the final '-eis' may occur, but do not affect syllabification.
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