escandalizarvosiam
Syllables
es-can-da-li-zar-vos-iam
Pronunciation
/ɨʃkɐ̃dɐliˈzaɾ vos ˈjɐ̃m/
Stress
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Morphemes
es- + candal- + -izar
The word 'escandalizar-vos-iam' is a complex verb form syllabified as 'es-can-da-li-zar-vos-iam', with stress on the 'zar' syllable. It's composed of a Latin-derived prefix, root, and suffix, combined with the formal plural pronoun 'vos' and the imperfect subjunctive ending '-iam'. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules regarding vowel groups, consonant clusters, and penultimate stress.
Definitions
- 1
To scandalize you (formal plural).
To scandalize you (formal plural)
“Se tivéssemos mais poder, escandalizar-vos-iam com as nossas ações.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'zar' syllable (penultimate syllable of the verb stem 'escandalizar').
Syllables
es — Open syllable, initial syllable.. can — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.. da — Open syllable.. li — Open syllable.. zar — Closed syllable, stressed.. vos — Open syllable, pronoun.. iam — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel Groups
Vowels generally form a single syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are generally stressed on the penultimate syllable.
Pronoun Cliticization
Pronouns attached to verbs are treated as separate syllables for analytical purposes.
- The hyphenated form is crucial for understanding the syllabification.
- The pronoun 'vos' is often cliticized in speech, but treated as a separate syllable for analysis.
- Regional variations in pronoun usage (Brazilian Portuguese).
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