esparrinharlhesiam
Syllables
es-pa-rri-nhar-lhes-iam
Pronunciation
/ɛʃ.pɐ.ʁi.ɲɐɾ.lɛʃ.jɐ̃w̃/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
esparrinhar + lhes-iam
The word 'esparrinhar-lhes-iam' is a future subjunctive verb form. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, dividing the word into six syllables with stress on the third syllable ('rri'). The word consists of a root 'esparrinhar' and suffixes 'lhes' and 'iam', indicating indirect object and future subjunctive mood respectively.
Definitions
- 1
They would scatter to them/for them.
They would scatter/waste to/for them.
“Se tivessem dinheiro, esparrinhar-lhes-iam com prazer.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('rri') of the root 'esparrinhar'
Syllables
es — Open syllable, onset 'ɛʃ'. pa — Open syllable, onset 'pɐ'. rri — Closed syllable, onset 'ʁi'. nhar — Closed syllable, onset 'ɲɐɾ'. lhes — Closed syllable, onset 'lɛʃ'. iam — Closed syllable, onset 'jɐ̃w̃'
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Permissible Onsets/Codas
Portuguese allows certain consonant clusters as onsets and codas.
Clitic Pronoun Separation
Enclitic pronouns are treated as separate syllables despite being attached to the verb.
- The pronunciation of /ʁ/ can vary regionally. Nasal diphthongs require careful transcription. The enclitic pronoun 'lhes' is a key feature of Portuguese verb conjugation.
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