caracterizarlhesias
Syllables
ca-rac-te-ri-zar-lhes-ias
Pronunciation
/kɐɾɐktɛɾiˈzaɾ ʎɛʃ ˈiɐʃ/
Stress
0010011
Morphemes
caracteriz + ar-iz-lhes-ias
The word 'caracterizar-lhes-ias' is a conjugated verb form. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, with stress on the penultimate syllable of the root. The clitic pronoun 'lhes-ias' is treated as separate syllables. The archaic ending '-ias' is a notable feature.
Definitions
- 1
To characterize them (formal, plural you).
To characterize them
“O professor caracterizava-lhes-ias as obras literárias.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'ri' syllable of 'caracterizar' (penultimate syllable rule).
Syllables
ca — Open syllable, initial syllable.. rac — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. te — Open syllable.. ri — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. zar — Closed syllable.. lhes — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun.. ias — Closed syllable, archaic personal ending.
Word Parts
Vowel Grouping
Vowels are grouped together within a syllable.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority.
Penultimate Stress
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable if the last syllable contains only one vowel.
Clitic Pronoun Syllabification
Clitic pronouns are treated as separate syllables.
- The archaic ending '-ias' is rarely used in modern Portuguese.
- The placement of 'lhes' can be flexible in some contexts.
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