escandalizarlhesia
Syllables
es-can-da-li-zar-lhes-ia
Pronunciation
/eshkɐ̃dɐliˈzaɾ ʎɛʃ i.ɐ/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
es- + candal- + -izar-lhes-ia
The word 'escandalizar-lhes-ia' is a conjugated verb form in Portuguese. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, with stress on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem ('zar'). The clitic pronoun 'lhes' is treated as part of the verb for syllabification. The word means 'they would scandalize them'.
Definitions
- 1
To scandalize them; to cause outrage to them.
They would scandalize them.
“As suas ações escandalizar-lhes-iam a comunidade.”
“Se soubessem a verdade, escandalizar-lhes-ia.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem ('zar').
Syllables
es — Open syllable, unstressed.. can — Closed syllable, unstressed, nasal vowel.. da — Open syllable, unstressed.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. zar — Closed syllable, stressed.. lhes — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ia — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Groups
Vowels are grouped together within a syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are generally stressed on the penultimate syllable.
Clitic Pronoun Attachment
Enclitic pronouns are treated as part of the verb for syllabification.
- Nasal vowel pronunciation (/ɐ̃/)
- Potential regional variations in 'r' pronunciation.
- Pronoun reduction in rapid speech.
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