envaidecerlhesemos
Syllables
en-vai-de-cer-lhes-e-mos
Pronunciation
/ẽ.vaj.de.seɾ.lɛʃ.e.muʃ/
Stress
0010000
Morphemes
en- + vaide- + -cer
The word 'envaidecer-lhes-emos' is a conjugated verb form divided into seven syllables: en-vai-de-cer-lhes-e-mos. The stress falls on the 'de' syllable. It's formed from a Latin-derived prefix, root, and suffix, combined with a clitic pronoun and personal ending. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules prioritizing vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
To make someone vain or proud; to flatter.
We will make them vain/proud.
“Envaidecer-lhes-emos com elogios sinceros.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('de'), following the penultimate stress rule for Portuguese.
Syllables
en — Open syllable, single vowel.. vai — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. de — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant, stressed syllable.. cer — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'cer' following a vowel.. lhes — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'sh' following a vowel.. e — Open syllable, single vowel.. mos — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'sh' following a vowel.
Word Parts
Vowel Sounds
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Open vs. Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are open; those ending in a consonant sound are closed.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Stress Placement
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable unless indicated by an accent mark.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (Brazilian vs. European Portuguese).
- The clitic pronoun 'lhes' is always treated as a single syllable unit.
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