gentilizararlhesamos
Syllables
gen-ti-li-za-rar-lhes-a-mos
Pronunciation
/ʒẽ.ti.li.ˈzaɾ.ʎɛʃ.ɐ.muʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
gentili + izar-lhes-emos
The word 'gentilizar-lhes-emos' is a future subjunctive verb form. It is divided into eight syllables: gen-ti-li-za-rar-lhes-a-mos. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('li'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a root ('gentili') and several suffixes ('izar', 'lhes', 'emos'). Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules of open and closed syllables, with consideration for palatalization and penultimate stress.
Definitions
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To be kind to them / We will be kind to them
To be kind to them / We will be kind to them
“Gentilizar-lhes-emos com presentes.”
“Espero que possamos gentilizar-lhes-emos.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('li') according to the penultimate stress rule.
Syllables
gen — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ti — Open syllable.. li — Open syllable, primary stressed syllable.. za — Closed syllable.. rar — Closed syllable with consonant cluster.. lhes — Closed syllable, palatalization of 'l'.. a — Open syllable, reduced vowel.. mos — Closed syllable.
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in vowels are considered open.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in consonants are considered closed.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are generally stressed on the penultimate syllable.
Palatalization Rule
'l' becomes /ʎ/ before 'e' and 'i'.
- The attachment of the pronoun 'lhes' to the verb form.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (EP vs. BP).
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