tergiversarlhesemos
Syllables
ter-gi-ver-sa-r-lhes-e-mos
Pronunciation
/teɾʒi.veɾ.saɾ.lɛʃ.ˈe.muʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
tergivers + ar-lhes-emos
The word 'tergiversar-lhes-emos' is a future subjunctive verb form meaning 'we will equivocate to them'. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, with stress on the penultimate syllable of the root. The word's structure includes a Latin-derived root and Portuguese verbal suffixes.
Definitions
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We will equivocate to them.
We will equivocate to them
“Se eles insistirem, tergiversar-lhes-emos até conseguirmos o que queremos.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root ('sa').
Syllables
ter — Open syllable, initial syllable. gi — Closed syllable. ver — Open syllable. sa — Open syllable, stressed. r — Syllable with a single consonant acting as a vowel. lhes — Closed syllable. e — Open syllable. mos — Closed syllable
Word Parts
Vowel-centric Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowels.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken after the first vowel.
Single Consonant Syllables
Single consonants can form a syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Words are generally stressed on the penultimate syllable unless marked with an accent.
- Pronunciation variations of /l/ in 'lhes'. Potential for liaison between 'r' and 'l' which is not always realized.
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