caraterizarlheseis
Syllables
ca-ra-te-ri-zar-lhes-eis
Pronunciation
/kɐɾɐt̪eɾiˈzaɾ ɫɛʃ ɐjʃ/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
carater + izar-lhes-eis
The word 'caraterizar-lhes-eis' is a conjugated verb form syllabified as ca-ra-te-ri-zar-lhes-eis, with stress on 'ri'. It's composed of the root 'carater-', the suffix '-izar-lhes-eis', and means 'you all characterize them'.
Definitions
- 1
To characterize, to describe the traits or qualities of someone or something.
You all characterize them.
“Os historiadores caraterizaram-lhes os costumes.”
“Vocês podem caraterizar-lhes o problema com mais detalhes.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root verb 'caraterizar', specifically on the 'ri' syllable.
Syllables
ca — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ra — Open syllable.. te — Open syllable.. ri — Open, stressed syllable.. zar — Closed syllable.. lhes — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun.. eis — Closed syllable, personal ending.
Word Parts
Vowel Grouping
Vowels within diphthongs or triphthongs are kept together (e.g., 'ri').
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority (e.g., 'car-').
Open/Closed Syllables
Syllables are classified as open (ending in vowels) or closed (ending in consonants).
Clitic Pronouns & Personal Endings
Clitic pronouns and personal endings are treated as separate syllables.
- The combination of verb, clitic pronoun, and personal ending requires careful syllabic separation.
- Orthographic syllable division is prioritized over purely phonetic considerations.
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