estupidificarlhesás
Syllables
es-tu-pi-di-fi-car-lhes-ás
Pronunciation
/ɨʃ.tu.pi.ðɨ.fi.ˈkaɾ.ʎɛʃ.ɐʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
es- + tupid + -ificar
The word 'estupidificar-lhes-ás' is a complex verb form syllabified according to Portuguese rules of open and closed syllables, with stress on the 'pi' syllable. It's morphologically composed of a prefix, root, suffix, clitic pronoun, and inflectional ending. Syllabification is consistent with similar verbs sharing the '-ificar' suffix.
Definitions
- 1
To make them stupid; you will make them stupid (hypothetical future action)
To dull their minds, to render them unintelligent
“Se eu pudesse, estupidificar-lhes-ás para que não causassem mais problemas.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('pi') of the verb stem 'estupidificar'.
Syllables
es — Closed syllable, onset 'ɨʃ'. tu — Open syllable, onset 'tu'. pi — Open, stressed syllable, onset 'pi'. di — Open syllable, onset 'di'. fi — Open syllable, onset 'fi'. car — Closed syllable, onset 'ka', coda 'ɾ'. lhes — Closed syllable, palatalized 'l', onset 'ʎɛ', coda 'ʃ'. ás — Closed syllable, onset 'ɐ', coda 'ʃ'
Word Parts
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Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel are generally open.
Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in a consonant are generally closed.
Diphthongs & Triphthongs
Vowel combinations form a single syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally broken according to sonority.
Stress Placement
Stress influences syllable prominence.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'r' and palatalization of 'l' before 'e'.
- The clitic pronoun 'lhes' can sometimes be attached more tightly to the verb in certain dialects.
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