capitalizarlhesias
Syllables
ca-pi-ta-li-zar-lhes-ias
Pronunciation
/kɐ.pi.tɐ.li.ˈzaɾ.lɨʃ.i.ɐʃ/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
capitalizar + lhes-ias
The word 'capitalizar-lhes-ias' is a conjugated verb form. Syllabification follows Portuguese rules, dividing the word into syllables based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root verb. The word is morphologically complex, combining a verb root with clitic pronouns and inflectional endings.
Definitions
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To capitalize to them
To capitalize to them
“Se eu fosse rico, capitalizaria-lhes os investimentos.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root verb 'capitalizar' ('li' in 'ca-pi-ta-li-**zar**').
Syllables
ca — Open syllable, onset 'c', rime 'a'. pi — Open syllable, onset 'p', rime 'i'. ta — Open syllable, onset 't', rime 'a'. li — Open syllable, onset 'l', rime 'i'. zar — Closed syllable, onset 'z', rime 'ar'. lhes — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun. ias — Closed syllable, inflectional ending
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are formed based on the onset (initial consonant(s)) and rime (vowel and following consonants).
Vowel Rule
Each vowel generally forms a separate syllable.
Clitic Pronoun Rule
Clitic pronouns are treated as single syllables, even if internally complex.
- The combination of verb root, clitic pronoun, and inflectional ending creates a complex morphological structure. Regional variations in pronunciation of 'z' (/z/ or /s/). Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
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