reivindicarlhesiamos
Syllables
rei-vin-di-car-lhes-i-a-mos
Pronunciation
/ʁejvin.diˈkaɾ.ʎɛʃ.i.ɐ.muʃ/
Stress
0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
Morphemes
re- + vindicar + -lhes-íamos
The word 'reivindicar-lhes-íamos' is a complex Portuguese verb form. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, dividing the word into eight syllables: rei-vin-di-car-lhes-i-a-mos. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root ('vin'). The word is composed of the prefix 're-', the root 'vindicar', and the suffixes '-lhes' and '-íamos'.
Definitions
- 1
To claim for them, to assert their rights.
We would claim for them.
“Nós reivindicar-lhes-íamos os direitos que lhes pertencem.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root 'vin' (di-CAR).
Syllables
rei — Open syllable, initial syllable.. vin — Syllable with consonant between vowels.. di — Open syllable.. car — Syllable with consonant between vowels.. lhes — Syllable containing a diphthong and consonant cluster.. i — Open syllable.. a — Open syllable.. mos — Syllable with consonant between vowels.
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel are generally open and form a syllable on their own.
Consonant Between Vowels Rule
When a consonant is between two vowels, it typically belongs to the syllable following the vowel.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs (two vowels in the same syllable) are treated as a single unit for syllabification.
- The clitic pronoun '-lhes' presents a slight edge case, but is treated as a distinct syllable for formal analysis.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'r' do not affect syllabification.
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