representarlhesiámos
Syllables
re-pre-sen-tar-lhes-iá-mos
Pronunciation
/ʁepɾezẽˈtaɾʎɛʃiˈɐmuʃ/
Stress
0001010
Morphemes
represent + ar-lhes-íamos
The word 'representar-lhes-íamos' is a conjugated verb form. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, dividing the word into seven syllables with stress on the penultimate syllable of the root verb 'representar'. The word consists of a root, infinitive ending, pronoun, and auxiliary verb.
Definitions
- 1
We would represent to them.
We would represent to them
“Os advogados representar-lhes-íamos os interesses no tribunal.”
“Se tivéssemos recursos, representar-lhes-íamos a situação com mais detalhes.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'tar' syllable (penultimate syllable of the root verb).
Syllables
re — Open syllable, initial syllable.. pre — Open syllable.. sen — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.. tar — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. lhes — Closed syllable, pronoun.. iá — Open syllable, auxiliary verb.. mos — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel Groups
Vowels within diphthongs or triphthongs are not separated.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority hierarchy.
Pronoun Attachment
Pronouns attached to verbs are syllabified as part of the verb complex.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels, 'm', or 'n' are generally stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- Pronoun 'lhes' can be reduced in colloquial speech, but written syllabification remains consistent.
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