clericalizaɾlheseis
Syllables
cle-ri-ca-li-za-ɾ-lhes-eis
Pronunciation
/kle.ɾi.ka.li.ˈzaɾ.ʎɛʃ.ɐjʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
clerico- + -izal- + -ar
The word 'clericalizar-lhes-eis' is a complex Portuguese verb form. Syllabification follows vowel-based division rules, with stress on the penultimate syllable of the root. The clitic pronoun 'lhes' and inflectional ending 'eis' form separate syllables. The word's meaning is 'to clericalize them'.
Definitions
- 1
To clericalize them
To make them clerical, to give them a clerical character.
“Se eles puderem, clericalizar-lhes-eis os costumes.”
ant:desecularizar
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ri') of the verb stem 'clericalizar'.
Syllables
cle — Open syllable, unstressed.. ri — Stressed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ca — Open syllable, unstressed.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. za — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ɾ — Syllable with a single consonant, unstressed.. lhes — Syllable containing a palatal lateral approximant, unstressed.. eis — Diphthong followed by a consonant, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are kept together unless easily separable by a vowel.
Stress Placement
Stress influences syllable prominence and vowel quality.
Clitic Pronoun Integration
Clitic pronouns are treated as separate syllables.
- Pronunciation of 'lh' can vary regionally.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common, especially in Brazilian Portuguese.
- The word is a relatively uncommon verb form, potentially leading to pronunciation variability.
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