constitucionalizaɾlhesiamos
Syllables
con-sti-tu-ci-o-na-li-za-ɾ-lhes-i-a-mos
Pronunciation
/kõʃ.ti.tu.si.ɔ.na.li.ˈzaɾ.ʎɛʃ.i.ɐ̃.ˈmuʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
constitucional- + constitucional + -izar-lhes-íamos
The word 'constitucionalizar-lhes-íamos' is a complex verb form. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, dividing the word into 13 syllables. The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable. The word is derived from Latin roots and incorporates pronominal and inflectional suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
To constitutionalize; to give a constitutional character to.
To constitutionalize
“O governo pretendia constitucionalizar os direitos sociais.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('ti').
Syllables
con — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. sti — Open syllable, consonant cluster.. tu — Open syllable.. ci — Open syllable.. o — Open syllable.. na — Open syllable.. li — Open syllable.. za — Closed syllable.. ɾ — Syllabic 'r'. lhes — Open syllable, palatalized 'l'. i — Open syllable.. a — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. mos — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Grouping
Vowels generally form a single syllable unless separated by a consonant.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are divided according to sonority hierarchy and permissible combinations.
Syllabic 'r'
The 'r' can form a syllable on its own.
Open vs. Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in vowels are open; those ending in consonants are closed.
- Palatalization of 'l' before 'e' and 'i' varies regionally.
- Syllabic 'r' is a characteristic feature of Portuguese.
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