escalpelizararlhesias
Syllables
es-cal-pel-i-za-rar-lhes-i-as
Pronunciation
/eʃ.kɐl.pɛ.li.ˈzaɾ.lɨʃ.i.ɐʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
es- + scalpel- + -izar
The word 'escalpelizar-lhes-ias' is a complex verb form syllabified according to Portuguese vowel-consonant rules. The primary stress falls on 'pel'. It's composed of a prefix, root, suffix, clitic pronoun, and verb ending. Syllabification is consistent across verb tenses and moods.
Definitions
- 1
To surgically excise from them
To surgically excise from them
“Se eu fosse médico, escalpelizar-lhes-ias os tumores.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable, 'pel', due to the imperfect subjunctive ending '-ias'.
Syllables
es — Open syllable, unstressed.. cal — Open syllable, unstressed.. pel — Open syllable, primary stressed.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. za — Open syllable, unstressed.. rar — Open syllable, unstressed.. lhes — Open syllable, unstressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. as — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Grouping
Vowels generally form a single syllable unless separated by a consonant.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally broken after the first consonant if they fall between vowels.
Final Syllable
The final syllable often consists of a single vowel or a vowel followed by a consonant.
Stress Placement
Stress influences syllable prominence and can affect vowel quality.
- The clitic pronoun 'lhes' is treated as a separate syllable due to its grammatical function.
- Brazilian Portuguese may exhibit slight vowel pronunciation variations.
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