automobilizarseiam
Syllables
au-to-mo-bi-li-za-r-se-iam
Pronunciation
/awtu.mu.bi.li.zaɾ.se.jɐ̃w̃/
Stress
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Morphemes
auto- + mobilizar + -izar-se-iam
automobilizar-se-iam is a verb in the imperfect subjunctive, meaning "to mobilize oneself." It's divided into eight syllables, with stress on the antepenultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules of vowel separation and open/closed syllable formation, with consideration for morpheme boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
To mobilize oneself; to prepare oneself for action; to get ready.
To mobilize oneself.
“Eles automobilizar-se-iam para a viagem.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable: *li*.
Syllables
au — Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by vowel. Exception: Initial syllable.. to — Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by vowel.. mo — Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by vowel.. bi — Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by vowel.. li — Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by vowel. Stressed syllable.. za — Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by vowel.. -se — Closed syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant.. -iam — Closed syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
auto-
Greek origin, meaning "self". Morphological function: intensifier, indicating self-propulsion or self-action.
mobilizar
Latin origin, from *mobilis* meaning "movable". Morphological function: verb root, meaning "to mobilize".
-izar-se-iam
-izar (Latin origin, verb-forming suffix). -se (Portuguese reflexive marker). -iam (Portuguese imperfect subjunctive ending, 3rd person plural).
Vowel-Vowel Separation
In Portuguese, sequences of vowels are generally separated into different syllables (e.g., *au*, *to*, *mo*).
Open vs. Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in vowels are open; those ending in consonants are closed.
Stress Placement
Stress typically falls on the antepenultimate syllable in words ending in vowels or -m, -s.
Morphological Boundaries
Syllable boundaries are permitted at morpheme boundaries, especially with clitics like *-se*.
- The initial vowel cluster *auto-* is a common exception to strict vowel separation rules, often treated as a single prosodic unit.
- The imperfect subjunctive ending *-iam* is a relatively complex syllable, but follows standard Portuguese syllabification rules.
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