escandalizarlhesíamos
Syllables
es-can-da-li-zar-lhes-ía-mos
Pronunciation
/es.kɐ̃.dɐ.li.ˈzaɾ.lɛʃ.i.ɐ̃.muʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
escandal + izar-lhes-íamos
The word 'escandalizar-lhes-íamos' is a complex verb form syllabified as es-can-da-li-zar-lhes-ía-mos, with stress on 'zar'. It's composed of the root 'escandal-', the suffix '-izar', the clitic pronoun 'lhes', and the auxiliary verb ending '-íamos'. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, accounting for vowel groups, consonant clusters, and clitic pronoun attachment.
Definitions
- 1
To scandalize them; to cause them outrage or offense.
We would scandalize them.
“As suas ações escandalizar-lhes-íamos.”
“Se soubéssemos a verdade, escandalizar-lhes-íamos.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem 'zar' (es-can-da-li-*zar*-lhes-ía-mos).
Syllables
es — Open syllable, initial syllable.. can — Closed syllable, contains a nasal vowel.. da — Open syllable.. li — Open syllable.. zar — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. lhes — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun.. ía — Open syllable, part of the auxiliary verb.. mos — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Groups
Vowels forming diphthongs or triphthongs remain within the same syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally broken according to sonority.
Open/Closed Syllables
Syllables are classified as open (ending in a vowel) or closed (ending in a consonant).
Clitic Pronouns
Clitic pronouns are attached to the verb and syllabified as part of the verb complex.
- The clitic pronoun 'lhes' requires careful consideration in syllabification.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'r' in 'lhes' may occur.
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