clericalizarlheiam
Syllables
cle-ri-ca-li-zar-lhe-iam
Pronunciation
/kleɾi.ka.li.zaɾ.ʎe.jɐ̃w̃/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
clerical + izar-lhe-iam
The word 'clericalizar-lhe-iam' is a complex verb form meaning 'to clericalize them'. It's syllabified as cle-ri-ca-li-zar-lhe-iam, with stress on the 'li' syllable. The word follows standard Portuguese syllabification rules and exhibits typical morphological features.
Definitions
- 1
To clericalize
To make something conform to clerical standards or practices
“Eles esperavam clericalizar-lhe-iam a educação.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('li') according to Portuguese penultimate stress rules.
Syllables
cle — Open syllable, unstressed.. ri — Open syllable, unstressed.. ca — Open syllable, unstressed.. li — Open syllable, stressed.. zar — Closed syllable, unstressed.. lhe — Open syllable, unstressed.. iam — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in vowels are open.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in consonants are closed.
Portuguese Stress Rule
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable unless marked with an accent.
- The pronoun 'lhe' is a clitic and is treated as part of the verb complex for syllabification. Nasalization of vowels is common in Portuguese.
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