referendarlhesiámos
Syllables
re-fe-ren-dar-lhes-i-á-mos
Pronunciation
/ʁefeɾẽˈdaɾ.lɛʃ.iˈa.muʃ/
Stress
00100100
Morphemes
re- + fer- + -en-dar-lhes-íamos
The word 'referendar-lhes-íamos' is a complex verb form syllabified into eight syllables (re-fe-ren-dar-lhes-i-á-mos), with stress on the 'ren' syllable. It's formed by a prefix, root, and several suffixes, including a clitic pronoun and verb ending. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules regarding vowel groups, consonant clusters, and clitic pronoun attachment.
Definitions
- 1
To defer, to postpone a decision, to submit for consideration.
We would refer/defer/submit.
“Nós referendar-lhes-íamos o caso.”
“Referendar-lhes-íamos a proposta para análise.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the 'ren' syllable (third syllable), following the general rule of stressing the penultimate syllable of the base verb form.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, initial syllable.. fe — Open syllable, part of the root.. ren — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. dar — Closed syllable, part of the root.. lhes — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun.. i — Open syllable, part of the verb ending.. á — Open syllable, part of the verb ending, stressed.. mos — Closed syllable, part of the verb ending.
Word Parts
Vowel Groups
Vowels forming diphthongs or triphthongs are kept together in the same syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority.
Open/Closed Syllables
Syllables are classified as open (ending in vowels) or closed (ending in consonants).
Clitic Pronouns
Clitic pronouns are attached to the verb and syllabified as part of it.
- The attachment of the clitic pronoun 'lhes' requires careful consideration.
- The imperfect subjunctive ending '-íamos' is a relatively stable unit.
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