inspecionaɾlhesiámos
Syllables
in-spe-ci-o-na-ɾ-lhes-i-á-mos
Pronunciation
/ĩ.spe.si.oˈnaɾ.ʎɛʃ.i.ã.muʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
in- + spec- + -cionar-lhes-íamos
The word 'inspecionar-lhes-íamos' is a complex verb form syllabified into ten syllables following Portuguese phonological rules. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is morphologically composed of a prefix, root, and several suffixes. Syllabification is consistent with similar Portuguese verbs.
Definitions
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We would inspect them.
We would inspect them.
“Os inspetores inspecionar-lhes-íamos os documentos.”
“Inspecionar-lhes-íamos as instalações, mas não tivemos tempo.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'cion' (á), following standard Portuguese stress rules for words ending in vowels or 's'.
Syllables
in- — Closed syllable, onset-rime structure.. spe- — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. ci- — Closed syllable, onset-rime structure.. o- — Open syllable, vowel only.. na- — Closed syllable, onset-rime structure.. ɾ- — Syllabic consonant.. lhes — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun.. i- — Open syllable, vowel only.. á- — Open syllable, stressed, nasal vowel.. mos — Closed syllable, onset-rime structure.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with preceding consonants forming the onset and following consonants forming the rime.
Vowel Rule
Each vowel generally forms a separate syllable, unless part of a diphthong or triphthong.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Permissible consonant clusters are maintained within the onset or rime.
Syllabic Consonant Rule
The 'r' consonant can form a syllable between vowels.
- The clitic pronoun 'lhes' is treated as a separate syllable despite being attached to the verb.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'lh' may exist.
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