ensanguentarlhesiamos
Syllables
en-san-guen-tar-lhes-i-a-mos
Pronunciation
/ẽ.sɐ̃.ɡwẽ.ˈtaɾ.lɛʃ.ˈi.ɐ̃.muʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
en- + sanguentar + -lhes-íamos
The word 'ensanguentar-lhes-íamos' is a complex verb form syllabified according to Portuguese rules, with stress on the penultimate syllable of the root. It consists of a prefix, root, pronoun, and inflectional suffix. Syllable division follows open/closed syllable rules and diphthong resolution.
Definitions
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We would make them bleed.
We would make them bleed
“Se tivéssemos mais poder, ensanguentar-lhes-íamos as mãos.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root ('tar'). Secondary stress on 'i' due to the pronoun 'lhes'.
Syllables
en — Open syllable, unstressed.. san — Closed syllable, unstressed.. guen — Open syllable, unstressed.. tar — Closed syllable, unstressed.. lhes — Closed syllable, unstressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.. mos — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllables
Syllables ending in vowels are generally open.
Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in consonants are closed.
Diphthong Resolution
Diphthongs are generally resolved into a single syllable.
- Pronunciation of 'gu' as /ɡw/ before 'e' and 'i'.
- The 'r' between vowels is a tap/flap.
- Nasal vowel pronunciation.
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