esborracharlheseis
Syllables
es-bor-ra-char-lhes-eis
Pronunciation
/ezboʁɐˈʃaɾ.lɛʃ.ɐjʃ/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
es- + borrach- + -ar-lhes-eis
The word 'esborrachar-lhes-eis' is divided into six syllables based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters. The stress falls on the third syllable ('ra'). It's a conjugated verb form composed of a prefix, root, and suffixes, including clitic pronouns. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, prioritizing vowel nuclei and penultimate stress.
Definitions
- 1
To splatter, to splash, to bespatter.
To splatter them/you all
“Se eu pudesse, esborrachar-lhes-eis tinta para que aprendessem a lição.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ra') of the verb stem, following the rule of penultimate stress for words ending in vowels or 's'.
Syllables
es — Open syllable, initial syllable.. bor — Open syllable.. ra — Stressed, open syllable.. char — Open syllable.. lhes — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun.. eis — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun.
Word Parts
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Vowel-based Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Each vowel typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels or 's' are generally stressed on the penultimate syllable.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable, especially when they form a single phonological unit (e.g., 'sh').
- Clitic pronoun attachment can sometimes influence perceived syllable boundaries, but the written form dictates the division.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not alter the syllabification.
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