expropriarlhesemos
Syllables
ex-pro-pri-ar-lhes-e-mos
Pronunciation
/ˌɛkspro.pɾi.ˈaɾ.lɛʃ.ˈe.muʃ/
Stress
0010110
Morphemes
ex + propriar + lhes-emos
The word 'expropriar-lhes-emos' is a future subjunctive verb form. It is divided into seven syllables: ex-pro-pri-ar-lhes-e-mos. The primary stress falls on the 'pri' syllable. The word consists of a prefix ('ex'), a root ('propriar'), and a suffix ('lhes-emos'). Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules based on vowel nuclei and permissible consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
To expropriate from them (future subjunctive).
We will expropriate from them.
“Se a situação piorar, expropriar-lhes-emos os bens.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'pri' syllable, which is the penultimate syllable of the root 'propriar'. This follows the standard Portuguese rule for penultimate stress when the final syllable is not stressed and contains only one vowel.
Syllables
ex — Open syllable, initial syllable.. pro — Open syllable.. pri — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. ar — Open syllable.. lhes — Closed syllable, contains a clitic pronoun.. e — Open syllable.. mos — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonants following a vowel belong to the next syllable unless they form a permissible consonant cluster.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable when the final syllable is not stressed and contains only one vowel.
- Pronoun enclisis (lhes) is a common feature of Portuguese and follows standard syllabification rules.
- Regional variations in vowel reduction (Brazilian Portuguese) may affect phonetic realization but not syllabification.
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