clericalizarlhesei
Syllables
cle-ri-ca-li-zar-lhes-ei
Pronunciation
/kleɾi.ka.li.zaɾ.ʎɛʃ.ɐj/
Stress
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Morphemes
clerical + izar-lhes-ei
The word 'clericalizar-lhes-ei' is syllabified into seven syllables: cle-ri-ca-li-zar-lhes-ei. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root ('li'). The word is a verb form composed of a Latin-derived root and Portuguese suffixes, including a clitic pronoun. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules based on vowel nuclei and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
To clericalize, to make clerical, to adapt to clerical duties.
To clericalize, to make clerical.
“O diretor pretende clericalizar os funcionários.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem ('li' in 'clericalizar').
Syllables
cle — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'e'. ri — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'i'. ca — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'a'. li — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'i', stressed syllable. zar — Closed syllable, consonant 'r' closes the syllable. lhes — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'ʃ' closes the syllable. ei — Diphthong, forming a single syllable
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters at the end of a syllable close the syllable.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs are generally considered a single syllable unit.
- The combination of a verb form and clitic pronouns can create longer words, but the syllabification rules remain consistent.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of /ɾ/ do not affect syllabification.
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