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subdirigir-lhes-íamos

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

7 syllables
21 characters
Portuguese
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7syllables

subdirigirlhesmos

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

sub-di-ri-gir-lhes-iá-mos

Pronunciation

/subdiɾiˈʒiɾ.lɛʃˈja.muʃ/

Stress

0001011

Morphemes

sub- + dirigir + -lhes-íamos

The word 'subdirigir-lhes-íamos' is a complex verb form syllabified according to Portuguese phonological rules. It consists of a prefix, root, and suffix, with stress on the penultimate syllable of the root. Syllable division follows open/closed syllable rules and considers the enclitic pronoun as a single unit.

Definitions

verb
  1. 1

    To subdirect them; to guide them under someone else's direction.

    We would subdirect them.

    Subdirigir-lhes-íamos o projeto, mas a diretora preferiu assumir a responsabilidade total.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the 'gir' syllable, the penultimate syllable of the root verb 'dirigir'.

Syllables

7
sub/sub/
di/di/
ri/ɾi/
gir/ʒiɾ/
lhes/lɛʃ/
/ja/
mos/muʃ/

sub Open syllable, initial syllable.. di Open syllable.. ri Open syllable.. gir Closed syllable, part of the verb root.. lhes Closed syllable, enclitic pronoun.. Open syllable, part of the conditional ending.. mos Closed syllable, part of the conditional ending.

Open Syllables

Syllables ending in a vowel are generally open.

Closed Syllables

Syllables ending in a consonant are generally closed.

Enclitic Pronouns

Enclitic pronouns are treated as a single syllable unit attached to the verb.

  • The enclitic pronoun 'lhes' is treated as a single syllable unit despite its internal structure.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., European Portuguese vs. Brazilian Portuguese) may exist but do not significantly alter syllabification.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/9/2025

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