caracterizarlheseis
Syllables
ca-rac-te-ri-za-r-lhes-eis
Pronunciation
/kɐɾɐktɛɾiˈzaɾ ʎɛʃ ɐjʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
caracterizar + lhes-eis
The word 'caracterizar-lhes-eis' is a conjugated verb form. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, with stress on the penultimate syllable of the root verb. The clitic pronoun 'lhes' and the ending 'eis' form separate syllables. The word means 'to characterize you (formal plural)'.
Definitions
- 1
To characterize them
To characterize you (formal plural)
“Os dados caracterizar-lhes-eis a importância do projeto.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'ri' syllable in 'caracterizar' (penultimate syllable stress rule).
Syllables
ca — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. racte — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. ri — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. za — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. r — Open syllable, single consonant.. lhes — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun.. eis — Closed syllable, personal ending.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each vowel generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority hierarchy.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are generally stressed on the penultimate syllable.
Clitic Pronoun Rule
Clitic pronouns attach to the verb and form a separate syllable.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'lhes' and 'eis' (vowel reduction).
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