computorizarlheias
Syllables
com-pu-to-ri-zar-lhe-ias
Pronunciation
/kõ.pu.tu.ɾi.zaɾ.ʎɨ.ɐʃ/ (EP) /kõ.pu.tu.ɾi.zaɾ.lji.ɐʃ/ (BP)
Stress
0010000
Morphemes
com- + putoriz- + -ar-iz-lhe-ias
The word 'computorizar-lhe-ias' is a complex verb form with seven syllables, stressed on the third syllable ('to'). Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules prioritizing open syllables and vowel groupings. The enclitic pronoun 'lhe' forms a separate syllable. Regional variations exist in the pronunciation of 'lhe' between European and Brazilian Portuguese.
Definitions
- 1
To computerize them/it to him/her.
To computerize them/it to him/her.
“Se eu fosse o gerente, computorizaria-lhes os dados imediatamente.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('to'), following Portuguese stress rules for words ending in -izar.
Syllables
com — Open syllable, unstressed.. pu — Open syllable, unstressed.. to — Open syllable, stressed.. ri — Open syllable, unstressed.. zar — Closed syllable, unstressed.. lhe — Open syllable, unstressed, enclitic pronoun.. ias — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Portuguese favors open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
Vowel Grouping
Vowel groups are generally kept together within a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority hierarchy, but often remain within a syllable if easily pronounceable.
Enclitic Pronoun Separation
Enclitic pronouns are treated as separate syllables.
- Palatalization of /ʎ/ to /lji/ in Brazilian Portuguese.
- The verb 'computorizar' is a relatively recent coinage.
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