irreverenciáloiamos
Syllables
ir-re-ve-ren-ci-á-lo-i-a-mos
Pronunciation
/i.ʁe.ve.ɾẽ.ˈsi.ɐ.lu.ˈi.ɐ.muʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
ir- + reverenciar + -iá-lo-íamos
The word 'irreverenciá-lo-íamos' is a complex verb form syllabified according to Portuguese rules, with stress on the penultimate syllable of the root. It consists of a negative prefix, a Latin-derived root, and several inflectional suffixes. Syllable division follows open/closed syllable rules and considers pronoun enclitics.
Definitions
- 1
To disrespect, to show a lack of reverence.
To disrespect
“Nós irreverenciá-lo-íamos se ele continuasse a nos insultar.”
“We would disrespect him if he continued to insult us.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root 'ciá' due to the acute accent.
Syllables
ir — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. re — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ve — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ren — Closed syllable, nasal vowel followed by consonant.. ci — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. á — Stressed syllable, vowel.. lo — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. i — Open syllable, vowel.. a — Open syllable, vowel (reduced).. mos — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in vowels are open.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in consonants are closed.
Stress Rule
Acute accent indicates the stressed syllable.
Pronoun Enclitic Rule
Pronoun enclitics are treated as separate syllables.
- Palatalization of /s/ to /ʃ/ in some dialects before /i/.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
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