Word Analysis

irreverenciar-lhe-iam

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

8 syllables

21 characters

Portuguese

Enriched

8syllables

irreverenciarlheiam

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

ir-re-ve-ren-ci-ar-lhe-iam

Pronunciation

/i.ʁe.ve.ɾẽ.si.ɐ̃.ɾ-ʎi.ɐ̃/

Stress

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Morphemes

ir- + reverenciar + -lhe-iam

The word 'irreverenciar-lhe-iam' is a complex verb form with eight syllables, divided according to Portuguese syllabification rules. It consists of a negation prefix, a verb root, a clitic pronoun, and a conditional ending. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root verb. The clitic pronoun and nasalization are key features of its pronunciation.

Definitions

verb

1
To disrespect, to show irreverence to, to fail to revere.
They would disrespect him/her/it.
“Eles irreverenciar-lhe-iam se soubessem a verdade.”
syn:desrespeitar-lhe-iam ultrajá-los
ant:reverenciar-lhe-iam honrar-lhe-iam

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root verb 're-ve-ren-ci-ar' (ci). The clitic pronoun and conditional ending influence the overall prosodic contour but do not receive primary stress.

Syllables

ir/iɾ/

re/ʁe/

ve/ve/

ren/ɾẽ/

ci/si/

ar/ɐɾ/

lhe/ʎi/

iam/i.ɐ̃/

ir — Open syllable, vowel + consonant.. re — Open syllable, vowel + consonant.. ve — Open syllable, vowel + consonant.. ren — Closed syllable, nasalized vowel + consonant.. ci — Open syllable, consonant + vowel.. ar — Closed syllable, vowel + consonant (vowel reduction).. lhe — Closed syllable, diphthong + consonant (clitic pronoun).. iam — Open syllable, vowel + nasal vowel (conditional ending).

Word Parts

pre

ir-

Latin origin, negation/reversal prefix.

root

reverenciar

Latin *reverentia*, core meaning of the verb.

suf

-lhe-iam

Clitic pronoun (3rd person singular, dative/indirect object) + conditional ending (3rd person plural).

Similar Words

reverenciar desrespeitar ultrajálos

Vowel + Consonant

Syllables are divided between vowel and consonant when the consonant is followed by a vowel.

Consonant + Vowel

Syllables are divided between consonant and vowel.

Nasalization

Nasal vowels create closed syllables.

Clitic Pronouns

Clitic pronouns are treated as a single prosodic unit.

Vowel Reduction

Unstressed vowels can be reduced in pronunciation.

The clitic pronoun '-lhe-' is a key consideration, influencing the prosodic contour.
Nasalization of vowels before nasal consonants is a common feature of Portuguese phonology.

Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025

Nearby Words

17 words

Before

irreverenciar irreverenciar-lha irreverenciar-lhas irreverenciar-lhe irreverenciar-lhe-á irreverenciar-lhe-ão irreverenciar-lhe-ás irreverenciar-lhe-ei irreverenciar-lhe-eis irreverenciar-lhe-emos irreverenciar-lhe-ia

irreverenciar-lhe-iam(current)

After

irreverenciar-lhe-íamos irreverenciar-lhe-ias irreverenciar-lhes irreverenciar-lhes-ei irreverenciar-lhes-eis

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