esplendecerlhesiam
Syllables
es-plen-de-cer-lhes-iam
Pronunciation
/ɨʃplẽˈdɛsɛɾ ˈlɛʃɪɐ̃/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
splen + de-cer-lhes-iam
The word 'esplendecer-lhes-iam' is a conjugated verb form in Portuguese. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, dividing the word into six syllables: es-plen-de-cer-lhes-iam. The stress falls on the 'de' syllable. The word consists of a Latin-derived root 'splen' and several suffixes, including a clitic pronoun.
Definitions
- 1
They would brighten/shine (to them).
They would shine/brighten to them.
“Se tivessem mais tempo, esplendeceriam-lhes com a sua arte.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'de' syllable (third syllable) of the root verb 'esplendecer'.
Syllables
es — Open syllable, initial syllable.. plen — Closed syllable, contains a nasal vowel.. de — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. cer — Closed syllable, contains a rhotic 'r' sound.. lhes — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun.. iam — Closed syllable, imperfect subjunctive ending, contains a nasal vowel.
Word Parts
Vowel Grouping
Vowels within dipthongs or triphthongs are kept together.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority.
Clitic Pronoun Separation
Clitic pronouns are treated as separate syllables.
Final Syllable
Syllables ending in a vowel are open, consonant-ending syllables are closed.
- The clitic pronoun 'lhes' maintains its syllabic identity despite being attached to the verb.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'r' sound before 'lhes' may occur.
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