cancerrizarizlhesiamos
Syllables
can-cer-ri-za-riz-lhes-i-a-mos
Pronunciation
/kɐ̃.sɐ.ɾi.ˈzaɾ.lɨʃ.ˈja.muʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
cancer- + -izar- + -lhes-íamos
The word 'cancerizar-lhes-íamos' is a complex verb form syllabified into nine syllables: can-cer-ri-za-riz-lhes-i-a-mos. The primary stress falls on the 'ri' syllable. It's composed of a Latin-derived prefix, root, and a clitic pronoun with a conditional inflection. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, with considerations for clitic pronouns and potential regional pronunciation variations.
Definitions
- 1
To cause to develop cancer; to turn cancerous.
We would cause them to develop cancer / We would turn them cancerous.
“Se continuássemos a expô-los a esses produtos químicos, cancerizar-lhes-íamos.”
“Não queríamos cancerizar-lhes-íamos a vida.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem ('ri' in 'canceri**ri**z-'). Secondary stress on 'ja' in 'íamos'.
Syllables
can — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. cer — Closed syllable.. ri — Open syllable, stressed.. za — Closed syllable, stressed.. riz — Closed syllable.. lhes — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun.. i — Open syllable.. a — Open syllable.. mos — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each vowel generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are permissible, but syllables are formed around vowels.
Open/Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables are classified as open (ending in a vowel) or closed (ending in a consonant).
- The clitic pronoun 'lhes' can sometimes lead to variations in perceived syllabification.
- Regional variations in pronunciation of nasal vowels and 'r' sounds may exist.
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