procrastinarlhesemos
Syllables
pro-cras-ti-nar-lhes-e-mos
Pronunciation
/pɾɔkɾɐʃtiˈnaɾ ˈlɛʃ‿ˈemʊʃ/
Stress
0 1 0 0 0 0 1
Morphemes
pro- + crastin- + -ar-lhes-emos
The word 'procrastinar-lhes-emos' is a future subjunctive verb form. It is divided into seven syllables: pro-cras-ti-nar-lhes-e-mos. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root ('crast'). The word's structure reflects its complex morphology, combining a Latin-derived root with Portuguese verb endings and a pronoun clitic.
Definitions
- 1
To delay or postpone doing something for them.
We will procrastinate to them.
“Procrastinar-lhes-emos a resposta até que tenhamos mais informações.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root ('crast'), as per Portuguese stress rules for words ending in vowels.
Syllables
pro — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. cras — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'str' permissible.. ti — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. nar — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. lhes — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'sh' permissible.. e — Open syllable, single vowel.. mos — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable if permissible in Portuguese phonotactics.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in vowels are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The clitic pronoun 'lhes' attached to the verb affects the overall stress pattern.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (EP vs. BP) may exist, but do not alter the syllabification.
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