tranquilizarlheseis
Syllables
tran-qui-li-zar-lhes-eis
Pronunciation
/tɾɐ̃.ki.li.zaɾ.ʎɛʃ/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
trans- + quil- + -izar-lhes-eis
The word 'tranquilizar-lhes-eis' is a complex verb form with six syllables. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root ('zar'). Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, considering vowel groupings, consonant clusters, and the separation of clitic pronouns and personal endings. The 'lh' digraph and final 's' pronunciation require special attention.
Definitions
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To tranquilize them
To tranquilize them
“Se eu pudesse, tranquilizar-lhes-eis as preocupações.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable, 'zar', which is the penultimate syllable of the root.
Syllables
tran — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. qui — Open syllable, part of the root.. li — Open syllable, part of the root.. zar — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. lhes — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun.. eis — Closed syllable, personal ending.
Word Parts
Vowel Grouping
Vowels are grouped together within a syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken based on sonority.
Open Syllables
Portuguese favors open syllables.
Clitic Pronouns
Clitic pronouns generally form separate syllables.
Personal Endings
Personal endings generally form separate syllables.
- The 'lh' digraph represents a single phoneme /ʎ/.
- The final 's' is pronounced as /ʃ/ due to palatalization.
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