entretiverlhesemos
Syllables
en-tre-ti-ver-lhes-e-mos
Pronunciation
/ẽ.tɾe.tiˈveɾ.ʎɛʃ.e.muʃ/ or /ẽ.tɾe.tiˈveɾ.lɛʃ.ɨ.muʃ/
Stress
0010000
Morphemes
entre- + tiver + -lhes-emos
The word 'entretiver-lhes-emos' is a future subjunctive verb form. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, dividing the word into seven syllables with stress on the third syllable ('ti'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffixes. Regional variations may affect pronunciation but not the underlying syllabic structure.
Definitions
- 1
To entertain them (future subjunctive)
we will entertain them
“Entretiver-lhes-emos com música e dança.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ti'), following the penultimate stress rule for words ending in vowels.
Syllables
en — Open syllable, vowel sound.. tre — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ti — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. ver — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. lhes — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster. Potential palatalization.. e — Open syllable, single vowel.. mos — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are split, with one consonant going to the preceding syllable and the other to the following syllable, unless they form a permissible onset.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- Enclitic pronouns (lhes) do not alter the core syllabification rules.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (Brazilian vs. European Portuguese).
- Potential palatalization of /l/ before /ʃ/ in some Brazilian dialects.
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