constitucionalizalheseis
Syllables
con-sti-tu-ci-o-na-li-za-lhes-eis
Pronunciation
/kõʃ.ti.tu.si.ɔ.na.li.ˈzaɾ.ʎɛʃ.ɐjʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
constitucional + izar-lhes-eis
The word 'constitucionalizar-lhes-eis' is a complex verb form syllabified according to Portuguese vowel grouping, consonant cluster rules, and stress placement. It consists of the root 'constitucional', the verb-forming suffix 'izar', the clitic pronoun 'lhes', and the future subjunctive ending 'eis'. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ci').
Definitions
- 1
To constitutionalize (them).
To give a constitutional basis to (them).
“O governo esperava constitucionalizar-lhes-eis os direitos fundamentais.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ci') according to Portuguese stress rules for words ending in vowels.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, nasalized vowel.. sti — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. tu — Open syllable.. ci — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. o — Open syllable.. na — Open syllable.. li — Closed syllable.. za — Open syllable.. lhes — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun.. eis — Closed syllable, future subjunctive ending.
Word Parts
Vowel Grouping
Vowels generally form a single syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken according to pronounceability.
Stress Placement
Stress influences syllable division.
Clitic Pronoun Syllabification
Clitic pronouns are treated as separate syllables when attached to verbs.
- Pronunciation of 'lhes' can vary regionally, sometimes being reduced to /ʃ/. The final 's' in 'eis' can be pronounced as /z/ in some Brazilian dialects.
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