evangelizaɾlhesiam
Syllables
e-van-ge-li-za-ɾ-lhes-iam
Pronunciation
/evɐ̃.ʒe.li.ˈzaɾ.ʎɛʃ.jɐ̃/
Stress
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Morphemes
evangelizar + lhes-iam
The word 'evangelizar-lhes-iam' is a complex Portuguese verb form. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, with stress on the penultimate syllable of the root. The word consists of the root 'evangelizar', the dative pronoun clitic 'lhes', and the conditional future marker 'iam'. Palatalization of /l/ and the syllabic 'r' are notable phonetic features.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root verb 'evangelizar' ('van').
Syllables
e — Open syllable, initial vowel.. van — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.. ge — Closed syllable.. li — Open syllable.. za — Closed syllable.. ɾ — Syllabic 'r'. lhes — Closed syllable, palatalized 'l'. iam — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.
Word Parts
Vowel Grouping
Vowels generally combine within a syllable unless separated by a consonant.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally broken up, with each consonant initiating a new syllable, unless they form a permissible onset.
Syllabic 'r'
The letter 'r' can form a syllable on its own between vowels.
Final Syllable
A single consonant at the end of a word usually forms the final syllable.
- Palatalization of /l/ to /ʎ/ before /e/ in 'lhes'.
- Syllabic 'r' is a specific feature of Portuguese phonology.
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