constitucionalizarlhes
Syllables
con-sti-tu-ci-o-na-li-zar-lhes
Pronunciation
/kõʃ.ti.tu.si.u.na.li.ˈzaɾ.ʎɛʃ/
Stress
000000011
Morphemes
constitu- + -cional- + -izar
The word 'constitucionalizar-lhes' is a Portuguese verb meaning 'to constitutionalize'. It's syllabified based on vowel separation and consonant cluster rules, with stress on the penultimate syllable due to the '-izar' suffix. It consists of a Latin-derived prefix, root, and suffix, combined with a clitic pronoun.
Definitions
- 1
To constitutionalize; to establish something within a constitutional framework.
To constitutionalize
“O governo pretende constitucionalizar os direitos sociais.”
“É importante constitucionalizar o direito à educação.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('zar') due to the '-izar' suffix.
Syllables
con — Open syllable. sti — Closed syllable. tu — Open syllable. ci — Open syllable. o — Open syllable. na — Open syllable. li — Open syllable. zar — Closed syllable. lhes — Closed syllable
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each vowel generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally broken after the first consonant if it's between vowels.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in '-izar' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The clitic pronoun '-lhes' is always attached to the verb.
- Linking between the final 'r' of the verb and the initial 'l' of the pronoun is a common phonetic phenomenon.
- Nasal vowel pronunciation can vary regionally.
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