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subalimentar-lhes-iam

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7 syllables
21 characters
Portuguese
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7syllables

subalimentarlhesiam

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

sub-a-li-men-tar-lhes-iam

Pronunciation

/su.bɐ.li.mẽ.ˈtaɾ.ʎɛʃ.jɐ̃w̃/

Stress

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Morphemes

sub- + aliment- + -ar

The word 'subalimentar-lhes-iam' is a complex verb form divided into seven syllables. Stress falls on 'tar'. It consists of the prefix 'sub-', root 'aliment-', suffix '-ar', clitic pronoun 'lhes', and the imperfect subjunctive ending '-iam'. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules of onset-rime structure and vowel grouping.

Definitions

verb
  1. 1

    To undernourish

    To undernourish

    Eles subalimentavam os animais durante a seca.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem ('tar').

Syllables

7
sub/sub/
a/ɐ/
li/li/
men/mẽ/
tar/taɾ/
lhes/ʎɛʃ/
iam/jɐ̃w̃/

sub Closed syllable, onset 's', rime 'ub'. a Open syllable, vowel as onset and rime. li Open syllable, onset 'l', rime 'i'. men Closed syllable, nasal vowel, onset 'm', rime 'ẽ'. tar Closed syllable, stressed, onset 't', rime 'ar'. lhes Closed syllable, palatalized onset 'ʎ', rime 'ɛʃ'. iam Closed syllable, onset 'j', rime 'ɐ̃w̃', nasal diphthong

Vowel Grouping

Vowels are generally grouped into syllables based on sonority and pronunciation.

Onset-Rime

Syllables are divided into onset (initial consonant(s)) and rime (vowel and following consonants).

Stress Placement

Stress influences syllable prominence and can affect vowel reduction.

  • Palatalization of /l/ before /e/ in 'lhes'.
  • Nasalization of vowels is a common feature.
  • The imperfect subjunctive ending '-iam' requires careful consideration.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/9/2025

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