Hyphenation ofprocrastinar-lhe-emos

Analysis of "procrastinar-lhe-emos" (Portuguese)

1. Pronunciation Considerations:

The word "procrastinar-lhe-emos" is a conjugated verb form in Portuguese. It's a future subjunctive of the verb "procrastinar" (to procrastinate). The pronunciation involves careful attention to vowel quality, nasalization, and the linking of the clitic pronoun "lhe" with the verb.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Portuguese syllabification rules, the word breaks down as follows (using only the original letters):

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: pro- (Latin pro- meaning "forward, for") - indicates direction or purpose.
• Root: crastin- (Latin crastinus meaning "of tomorrow") - relates to delaying or postponing.
• Suffix: -ar (Latin -are) - infinitive verb ending.
• Clitic Pronoun: lhe (Portuguese, dative/indirect object pronoun, meaning "to him/her/it/you formal")
• Suffix: -emos (Portuguese, future subjunctive ending, 1st person plural)

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem, "crastinar". Therefore, the stressed syllable is "crás".

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/pɾɔkɾɐʃtiˈnaɾ ʎeˈmɔʃ/

6. Syllable Breakdown & Rule Application:

Here's a detailed breakdown of each syllable, with IPA transcription, rule application, and potential exceptions:

• pro- /pɾɔ/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllables end in vowels are generally open. Exception: None.
• cras- /ˈkɾas/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Syllables ending in consonants are closed. Stress falls here. Exception: None.
• ti- /ˈti/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllables end in vowels are generally open. Exception: None.
• nar- /ˈnaɾ/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Syllables ending in consonants are closed. Exception: None.
• lhe- /ʎe/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllables end in vowels are generally open. Exception: None.
• e- /e/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllables end in vowels are generally open. Exception: None.
• mos /ˈmɔʃ/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Syllables ending in consonants are closed. Exception: None.

7. Edge Case Review:

The linking of "lhe" to the verb is a common phenomenon in Portuguese, creating a single prosodic unit. The syllable division reflects this connection.

8. Grammatical Role:

The word is a verb form (future subjunctive). Syllabification remains consistent regardless of the verb's tense or mood.

9. Definition & Semantics:

• Word: procrastinar-lhe-emos
• Translation: We will procrastinate to him/her/it/you (formal).
• Part of Speech: Verb (Future Subjunctive)
• Synonyms: adiarmos a ele/ela/você (we will postpone to him/her/you)
• Antonyms: cumprir (to fulfill), realizar (to accomplish)
• Examples:
  • "Se tivermos tempo, procrastinar-lhe-emos a resposta." (If we have time, we will procrastinate the answer to him/her/you.)

10. Regional Variations:

Pronunciation of /ʎ/ (lhe) can vary regionally. In some dialects, it may be pronounced as /ʒ/ or /j/. This doesn't significantly alter the syllable division.

11. Phonological Comparison:

• cantaríamos (we would sing): "can-ta-rí-a-mos" - Similar syllable structure, stress on the penultimate syllable of the stem.
• estudar-lhes-íamos (we would study to them): "es-tu-dar-lhes-í-a-mos" - Similar structure with a clitic pronoun, stress on the penultimate syllable of the stem.
• viajar-lhe-emos (we will travel to him/her/it/you): "vi-a-jar-lhe-e-mos" - Similar structure, stress on the penultimate syllable of the stem.

The differences in syllable division are primarily due to the varying number of vowels and consonants within the verb stem. The consistent application of open/closed syllable rules and stress placement on the penultimate syllable of the stem maintains a predictable pattern.