espairecerlheiámos
Syllables
es-pai-re-cer-lhe-iá-mos
Pronunciation
/ɨʃ.pɐ.j.ɾɨˈsɛɾ.ʎɨ.ˈja.muʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
es- + pair + -ecer-lhe-íamos
The word 'espairecer-lhe-íamos' is a complex verb form syllabified according to Portuguese rules of open/closed syllables, diphthong treatment, and clitic pronoun separation. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root. It means 'to become clear' and is a conditional perfect tense verb.
Definitions
- 1
To become clear, to be clarified, to dawn on someone.
To become clear
“A verdade espaireceu-lhe finalmente. (The truth finally dawned on him.)”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'cer' syllable (penultimate syllable of the root).
Syllables
es — Open syllable, onset 's'. pai — Open syllable, onset 'p'. re — Open syllable, onset 'r'. cer — Closed syllable, onset 's'. lhe — Open syllable, onset 'lh'. iá — Open syllable, stressed vowel. mos — Closed syllable, onset 'm'
Word Parts
Open Syllables
Syllables ending in vowels are open.
Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in consonants are closed.
Diphthongs
Vowel combinations form diphthongs and are treated as a single nucleus.
Clitic Pronouns
Clitic pronouns are treated as separate syllables.
- Regional variations in vowel quality and 'r' pronunciation.
- Pronunciation of 's' before voiced consonants can vary.
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