abrasileirarlheiámos
Syllables
a-bra-si-lei-rar-lhe-i-á-mos
Pronunciation
/ɐ.bɾɐ.zi.lɐjˈɾaɾ.ʎɪ.ɐ̃.muʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
a- + brasil- + -eirar-lhe-íamos
The verb 'abrasileirar-lhe-íamos' (we would Brazilianize) is divided into nine syllables: a-bra-si-lei-rar-lhe-i-á-mos. Stress falls on 'rar'. The word's structure reflects Portuguese affixation rules and standard syllabification principles.
Definitions
- 1
To Brazilianize; to make something or someone more Brazilian in character or style.
To Brazilianize
“Eles queriam abrasileirar a culinária local.”
“O governo tentou abrasileirar a cultura do país.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('rar') due to the acute accent.
Syllables
a — Open syllable, unstressed.. bra — Closed syllable, unstressed.. si — Open syllable, unstressed.. lei — Open syllable, unstressed.. rar — Closed syllable, stressed.. lhe — Open syllable, unstressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. á — Open syllable, unstressed.. mos — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Separation
Vowels generally form separate syllables.
Consonant Cluster Separation
Consonant clusters are split based on sonority.
Pronoun Adherence
Pronouns attached to verbs are syllabified as part of the verb form.
Stress Rule
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable if it ends in a vowel, 'n', or 's', and is not marked with an acute accent.
- Pronunciation of 'lhe' can vary regionally (/li/ or /ʎi/).
- Potential for elision in rapid speech.
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