ensanguentarlhesei
Syllables
en-san-guen-tar-lhes-ei
Pronunciation
/ẽ.sɐ̃.ɡwẽ.ˈtaɾ.lɛʃ.ˈej/
Stress
001011
Morphemes
en- + sanguentar + -ar
The word 'ensanguentar-lhes-ei' is a conjugated verb form in Portuguese. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, with stress on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, suffix, clitic pronoun, and tense marker.
Definitions
- 1
To besmirch with blood, to stain with blood.
I will besmirch them with blood / I will stain them with blood.
“Ensanguentar-lhes-ei as mãos se ousarem me trair.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem ('san').
Syllables
en- — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. san- — Open syllable, nasal vowel followed by a consonant.. guen- — Open syllable, semi-vowel glide.. tar- — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'tr' at the end.. lhes — Closed syllable, palatalized 's' sound.. ei — Diphthong, open syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Vowels generally form their own syllables.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often broken up, but maintained within the morpheme.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in vowels, 'm', 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'r' (e.g., /ʁ/ or dropped).
- The complex structure of the word due to the combination of verb, pronoun, and tense marker.
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