subalimentarlhesias
Syllables
sub-a-li-men-tar-lhes-i-as
Pronunciation
/su.bɐ.li.mẽ.tɐɾ.ʎɛʃ.i.ɐʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
sub- + aliment- + -ar
The word 'subalimentar-lhes-ias' is a complex verb form syllabified according to Portuguese rules, with stress on the penultimate syllable of the stem. It consists of a Latin-derived prefix, root, and suffix, along with a clitic pronoun and verb ending. Syllabification follows vowel grouping, consonant cluster rules, and open/closed syllable definitions.
Definitions
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To underfeed them
To underfeed them
“Se eu fosse médico, subalimentar-lhes-ias menos.”
“Ela temia que o governo subalimentar-lhes-ias durante a crise.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem ('tar').
Syllables
sub — Closed syllable, onset 's', rime 'ub'. a — Open syllable, vowel only. li — Open syllable, onset 'l', rime 'i'. men — Closed syllable, nasal vowel, onset 'm', rime 'ẽ'. tar — Closed syllable, onset 't', rime 'ar'. lhes — Closed syllable, palatalized onset 'ʎ', rime 'ɛʃ'. i — Open syllable, vowel only. as — Closed syllable, onset 'a', rime 'ʃ'
Word Parts
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Vowel Grouping
Vowels generally form a single syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority hierarchy.
Open Syllables
Syllables ending in vowels are considered open.
Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in consonants are considered closed.
- Palatalization of 'l' before 'i' is a common rule in Portuguese.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (Brazilian Portuguese).
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