especificaɾlhesiam
Syllables
es-pe-ci-fi-ca-ɾ-lhes-i-am
Pronunciation
/es.pe.si.fiˈkaɾ.ʎes.i.ɐ̃/
Stress
000100100
Morphemes
es- + pecif + -icar
The word 'especificar-lhes-iam' is a complex verb form syllabified according to Portuguese rules, with stress on the penultimate syllable of the root. It consists of a prefix, root, suffix, clitic pronoun, and conditional ending, each contributing to its meaning and structure.
Definitions
- 1
To specify, to detail, to make explicit
To specify
“Vou especificar os requisitos do projeto.”
“É importante especificar as condições do contrato.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the penultimate syllable of the root ('ca')
Syllables
es — Open syllable, onset 's'. pe — Open syllable, onset 'p'. si — Open syllable, onset 's'. fi — Open syllable, onset 'f'. ca — Open syllable, onset 'k'. ɾ — Single consonant syllable. lhes — Syllable with palatal lateral approximant. i — Open syllable, single vowel. am — Closed syllable, nasal vowel
Word Parts
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Vowel Grouping
Each vowel generally forms a separate syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Single consonants form their own syllable.
Clitic Pronouns
Clitic pronouns are treated as separate syllables.
Nasal Diphthongs
Nasal diphthongs form a single syllable.
- The 'lh' digraph represents a single phoneme /ʎ/. Regional variations in /ʎ/ pronunciation exist.
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