transsubstanciarlheás
Syllables
trans-sub-stan-ci-ar-lhe-ás
Pronunciation
/tɾɐ̃.su.bʃtɐ̃.si.ɐɾ.ʎɨ.ɐʃ/
Stress
0100000
Morphemes
trans- + substanc- + -iar
The word 'transubstanciar-lhe-ás' is a complex verb form divided into seven syllables based on vowel sounds and permissible consonant clusters. The stress falls on the 'sub' syllable. It's composed of a Latin-derived prefix, root, and suffix, along with a clitic pronoun and a future subjunctive ending. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, with potential regional variations in pronunciation.
Definitions
- 1
To change the substance of something; to transform. (Specifically in a religious context, to change bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ).
You will transubstantiate to him/her/it.
“Se Deus o quiser, transubstanciar-lhe-ás a graça.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem ('sub').
Syllables
trans — Open syllable, onset 'tr', rime 'ã'. sub — Open syllable, onset 's', rime 'ub'. stan — Open syllable, onset 'ʃt', rime 'ɐ̃'. ci — Open syllable, onset 's', rime 'i'. ar — Open syllable, onset 'ɐ', rime 'ɾ'. lhe — Open syllable, onset 'ʎ', rime 'ɨ'. ás — Open syllable, onset 'ɐ', rime 'ʃ'
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are structured around an onset (consonant(s) at the beginning) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Consonant Cluster Rule
Permissible consonant clusters are maintained within syllables.
- Pronunciation of nasal vowels can vary regionally.
- Liaison between the verb and the clitic pronoun can occur in rapid speech.
- The 'lh' sound can have slight pronunciation variations.
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