canibalizarlheseis
Syllables
ca-ni-ba-li-zar-lhes-eis
Pronunciation
/kɐ.ni.βɐ.li.zaɾ.lɛʃ.ɐjʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
canibal + izar-lhes-eis
The word 'canibalizar-lhes-eis' is a complex verb form syllabified as ca-ni-ba-li-zar-lhes-eis, with stress on the penultimate syllable of the root. It consists of the root 'canibal', the verb-forming suffix '-izar', and the clitic pronouns '-lhes' and '-eis'. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules for vowel separation, consonant clusters, and clitic pronouns.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem ('li' in 'canibalizar').
Syllables
ca — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ni — Open syllable.. ba — Open syllable.. li — Open, stressed syllable.. zar — Closed syllable.. lhes — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun.. eis — Closed syllable, personal ending.
Word Parts
Vowel Separation
Vowels generally form separate syllables.
Consonant Cluster Separation
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority.
Clitic Pronoun Separation
Clitic pronouns are treated as separate syllables.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels, -m, -n, or -s generally have stress on the penultimate syllable.
- Correct syllabification of enclitic pronouns is crucial. The word's relatively recent borrowing does not affect standard syllabification rules.
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