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espalhafatar-lhe-ias

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

8 syllables
20 characters
Portuguese
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8syllables

espalhafatatarlheias

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

es-pa-lha-fa-ta-tar-lhe-ias

Pronunciation

/ɨʃpɐɫɐfɐˈtaɾ ʎɨʃ/

Stress

00010000

Morphemes

es- + palha-fatar + -ias

The word 'espalhafatar-lhe-ias' is a complex Portuguese verb form syllabified according to vowel grouping, consonant cluster resolution, and open syllable preference. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem. It consists of a prefix, root, suffixes, and a clitic pronoun.

Definitions

verb
  1. 1

    To spread out widely; to scatter; to disperse.

    To spread out, scatter, divulge.

    Ele espalhafatar a notícia pela cidade.

    Não espalhafates boatos!

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('fa'), the penultimate syllable of the verb stem.

Syllables

8
es/ɨʃ/
pa/pɐ/
lha/lɐ/
fa/fɐ/
ta/tɐ/
tar/taɾ/
lhe/ʎɨ/
ias/iɐʃ/

es Open syllable, initial syllable.. pa Open syllable, part of the root.. lha Open syllable, part of the root.. fa Open, stressed syllable, part of the root.. ta Open syllable, part of the root.. tar Closed syllable, part of the root.. lhe Open syllable, clitic pronoun.. ias Closed syllable, verb ending.

Vowel Grouping

Vowels within a syllable are grouped together.

Consonant Cluster Resolution

Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority hierarchy.

Open Syllable Preference

Portuguese favors open syllables whenever possible.

Clitic Pronoun Attachment

Clitic pronouns are treated as separate syllables attached to the verb.

  • The verb 'espalhafatar' is relatively uncommon, requiring careful application of standard syllabification rules.
  • The presence of the clitic pronoun '-lhe-' is a common feature of Portuguese verb conjugation.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025

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