categorizarlheseis
Syllables
ca-te-go-ri-zar-lhes-eis
Pronunciation
/kɐ.tɛ.ɡɔ.ɾiˈzaɾ.lɛʃ.ɐjʃ/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
categor- + categor + -izar
The word 'categorizar-lhes-eis' is a conjugated verb form with a complex syllable structure due to the combination of a verb root, suffixes, and clitic pronouns. Syllable division follows the sonority principle, prioritizing open syllables where possible. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem. The word is divided into seven syllables: ca-te-go-ri-zar-lhes-eis.
Definitions
- 1
To categorize, to classify, to put into categories.
To categorize
“Categorize os documentos por assunto.”
“Ele categorizou os livros por gênero.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ri') of the verb stem 'categorizar'.
Syllables
ca — Open syllable, initial syllable.. te — Open syllable.. go — Open syllable.. ri — Stressed syllable, penultimate syllable of the root.. zar — Closed syllable, final syllable of the root.. lhes — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun.. eis — Closed syllable, archaic imperative ending.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Syllables generally end in vowels. This is applied to 'ca', 'te', 'go'.
Stress Rule
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable in words ending in vowels, applied to 'ri'.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are sometimes maintained at the end of a syllable, especially within the root, applied to 'zar'.
Clitic Pronoun Rule
Clitic pronouns are treated as separate syllables, applied to 'lhes' and 'eis'.
- The archaic imperative ending '-eis' is rarely used in modern Portuguese.
- The combination of a verb form with clitic pronouns can lead to complex syllable structures.
- Regional variations in vowel quality and 'r' pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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