escangalharlhesiam
Syllables
es-can-ga-lhar-lhes-iam
Pronunciation
/esh.kɐ̃.ɡɐ.ʎɐɾ.lɛʃ.jɐ̃w̃/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
escan + galhar-lhes-iam
The word 'escangalhar-lhes-iam' is a complex verb form with six syllables. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, considering vowel groupings, consonant clusters, and open/closed syllable distinctions. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('gan').
Definitions
- 1
To shatter, to break into pieces, to demolish.
To shatter, to break into pieces, to demolish.
“Ele escangalhou o vaso de vidro.”
“As ondas escangalharam o barco.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('gan')
Syllables
es — Closed syllable, onset 'e', nucleus 's'. can — Closed syllable, nasal vowel. ga — Open syllable. lhar — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset. lhes — Closed syllable. iam — Closed syllable, nasal diphthong
Word Parts
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Vowel Grouping
Vowels are grouped together within a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Onsets
Portuguese allows certain consonant clusters as syllable onsets.
Open/Closed Syllables
Syllables are classified as open (ending in a vowel) or closed (ending in a consonant).
Pronoun Cliticization
Pronouns are treated as separate syllables.
- The 'lh' cluster can be simplified in rapid speech.
- Nasal vowel pronunciation can vary regionally.
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