transubstanciarlheá
Syllables
trans-u-bs-tan-ci-ar-lhe-á
Pronunciation
/tɾɐ̃.su.bʃtɐ̃.si.ɐɾ‿ʎɨˈɐ/
Stress
00010101
Morphemes
trans- + substanc- + -iar
The word 'transubstanciar-lhe-á' is a complex verb form divided into eight syllables: trans-u-bs-tan-ci-ar-lhe-á. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem ('ar'). It's composed of the prefix 'trans-', root 'substanc-', suffix '-iar', clitic pronoun 'lhe-', and future tense marker '-á'. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese vowel and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
To transubstantiate; to change one substance into another, especially in a religious context.
To transubstantiate
“O padre transubstanciar-lhe-á o pão e o vinho.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem ('ar'). The clitic pronoun and future tense marker are unstressed.
Syllables
trans — Open syllable, initial syllable of the word.. u — Open syllable, vowel sound.. bs — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. tan — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.. ci — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ar — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. lhe — Open syllable, clitic pronoun.. á — Open syllable, future tense marker, stressed.
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often broken up, but not always, depending on sonority and ease of pronunciation.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' generally have stress on the penultimate syllable.
- Liaison between the verb stem and the clitic pronoun can occur, affecting pronunciation but not syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist.
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