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autonomizar-lhes-iam

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7 syllables
20 characters
Portuguese
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7syllables

autonomizarlhesiam

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

au-to-no-mi-zar-lhes-iam

Pronunciation

/awtɔnɔmizaɾˈlɛʃɪɐ̃/

Stress

0000100

Morphemes

auto- + nomizar + -izar

autonomizar-lhes-iam is a complex verb form derived from the root *nomizar* with the prefix *auto-*, the suffix *-izar*, the clitic pronoun *lhes*, and the inflection *-iam*. It is divided into syllables based on vowel-consonant groupings, with stress on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem. The word means "to autonomize them" and is a 3rd person plural imperfect subjunctive verb.

Definitions

verb
  1. 1

    To make autonomous, to grant self-governance.

    To autonomize them.

    “O governo queria autonomizar-lhes as regiões.”

    syn:emanciparlibertar
    ant:controlarsubmeter

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem, *nomi-* in *autonomizar*.

Syllables

7
au/aw/
to/tu/
no/nɔ/
mi/mi/
zar/zaɾ/
lhes/lɛʃ/
iam/ɪɐ̃/

au — Open syllable. Vowel + Consonant.. to — Open syllable. Vowel + Consonant.. no — Open syllable. Vowel + Consonant.. mi — Open syllable. Vowel + Consonant.. zar — Closed syllable. Consonant + Vowel + Consonant.. lhes — Closed syllable. Consonant + Vowel + Consonant.. iam — Open syllable. Vowel + Semivowel + Nasal.

Word Parts

pre

auto-

Greek origin, meaning "self". Indicates self-governance or self-action.

root

nomizar

Latin *nominare* - to name, to designate. Core meaning related to naming or establishing.

suf

-izar

Latin *-izare*. Verb-forming suffix, indicating to make or to cause to become.

Similar Words

o­rga­ni­za­rí­a­mosde­mon­stra­ɾ­lhes­ía­mosau­to­ma­ti­za­ɾ­se­iam

Vowel Grouping

Vowels are generally grouped into syllables based on sonority.

Consonant Clustering

Consonant clusters are broken according to the Maximal Onset Principle, but respecting Portuguese phonotactics.

Open vs. Closed Syllables

Syllables ending in vowels are open; those ending in consonants are closed.

  • The combination of *lhes* as a clitic pronoun attached to the verb is a common feature of Portuguese grammar.
  • The imperfect subjunctive ending *-iam* is a relatively regular inflection, but its attachment can influence perceived syllable boundaries.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 12/30/2025

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