evangelizaɾlhesemos
Syllables
e-van-ge-li-za-ɾ-lhes-e-mos
Pronunciation
/evɐ̃.ʒe.li.ˈzaɾ.ʎes.ˈe.muʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
evangelizar + lhes-emos
The word 'evangelizar-lhes-emos' is a future subjunctive verb form. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, with stress on the penultimate syllable of the root 'evangelizar'. The clitic pronoun 'lhes' and future tense ending 'emos' are treated as separate syllables. The palatalization of /l/ in 'lhes' is a phonetic variation.
Definitions
- 1
To evangelize them; to proclaim the gospel to them.
We will evangelize them
“Evangelizar-lhes-emos a verdade, mesmo que não queiram ouvir.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root verb 'evangelizar', specifically on 'za'.
Syllables
e — Open syllable, unstressed.. van — Closed syllable, nasalized, unstressed.. ge — Closed syllable, unstressed.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. za — Closed syllable, stressed.. ɾ — Single consonant syllable, unstressed.. lhes — Closed syllable, palatalized 'l', unstressed.. e — Open syllable, unstressed.. mos — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Grouping
Vowels generally form a single syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority hierarchy, but single consonants form their own syllables.
Penultimate Stress
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable unless marked otherwise.
Diphthongs/Triphthongs
Diphthongs and triphthongs are treated as a single syllable.
Clitic Pronouns
Clitic pronouns are treated as separate syllables.
- Palatalization of /l/ to /ʎ/ before /e/ in 'lhes' is a common phonetic phenomenon. Liaison between syllables is smooth and typical of Portuguese.
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