estreitarlhesiamos
Syllables
es-trei-tar-lhes-i-a-mos
Pronunciation
/ɨʃ.tɾɐjˈtaɾ.lɨʃ.ˈja.muʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
es- + treit- + -ar-lhes-íamos
The word 'estreitar-lhes-íamos' is a conjugated verb form in Portuguese. It is divided into seven syllables based on vowel-centered syllabification rules, with the primary stress falling on the penultimate syllable. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and several suffixes. Its pronunciation includes nasal vowels and a palatalized lateral consonant.
Definitions
- 1
To tighten, narrow, or constrict (them).
We would tighten/narrow them.
“Se tivéssemos mais tempo, estreitar-lhes-íamos os laços.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'i' in 'íamos'.
Syllables
es — Open syllable, initial syllable.. trei — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. tar — Open syllable.. lhes — Open syllable, contains a nasal vowel.. i — Open syllable, short vowel.. a — Open syllable, short vowel.. mos — Open syllable, final syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Centered Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowels, with consonants generally attaching to the following vowel.
Diphthong Formation
Diphthongs (combinations of vowels within a single syllable) are treated as a single vowel sound within a syllable.
- The presence of the nasal vowel /ɨ/ in 'lhes' and 'íamos' is a common feature of Portuguese and doesn't affect the syllabification process.
- The combination of pronouns and verb endings can sometimes be complex, but the standard rules apply consistently in this case.
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