propulsionarlhesemos
Syllables
pro-pul-si-o-nar-lhes-e-mos
Pronunciation
/pɾo.pul.si.ˈo.naɾ.ʎɛʃ.e.muʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
pro- + pulsion- + -ar-lhes-emos
The word 'propulsionar-lhes-emos' is a future subjunctive verb form. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, separating the prefix, root, and suffixes, with stress on the penultimate syllable. The clitic pronoun '-lhes' forms a distinct syllable. The word's meaning is 'to propel them'.
Definitions
- 1
To propel them; to drive them forward.
To propel them
“Se precisarmos, propulsionar-lhes-emos a solução.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('o' in 'o-nar'), following the general Portuguese rule of stressing the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
pro — Open syllable, initial syllable.. pul — Closed syllable.. si — Open syllable.. o — Open, stressed syllable.. nar — Closed syllable.. lhes — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun.. e — Open syllable.. mos — Closed syllable, verb ending.
Word Parts
Vowel Grouping
Vowels are grouped together within a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken based on sonority, but are relatively simple here.
Clitic Pronoun Separation
Clitic pronouns like '-lhes' are treated as separate syllable units.
Penultimate Stress
Stress generally falls on the second-to-last syllable unless marked by an accent.
- Potential elision or contraction of '-lhes' in colloquial speech.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist.
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