constitucionalizarlhesia
Syllables
con-sti-tu-ci-o-nal-i-zar-lhes-ia
Pronunciation
/kõʃ.ti.tu.si.u.na.li.ˈzaɾ.ʎɛʃ.i.ɐ/
Stress
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Morphemes
constitucional + izar-lhes-ia
The word 'constitucionalizar-lhes-ia' is a complex verb form syllabified according to Portuguese rules, with stress on the penultimate syllable of the root. It consists of a Latin-derived root, a verb-forming suffix, a pronoun clitic, and a conditional ending. Syllable division follows vowel grouping, consonant cluster rules, and open/closed syllable distinctions.
Definitions
- 1
To constitutionalize something for them; to make something constitutional in their regard.
To constitutionalize them; would constitutionalize them.
“O governo constitucionalizar-lhes-ia os direitos.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root 'con-sti-tu-ci-o-nal-i-zar' (i.e., 'nal').
Syllables
con — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. sti — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. tu — Open syllable.. ci — Open syllable.. o — Open syllable, vowel reduction possible.. nal — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. i — Open syllable.. zar — Closed syllable.. lhes — Closed syllable, palatalization of /l/.. ia — Open syllable, conditional ending.
Word Parts
Vowel Grouping
Vowels generally form a single syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority hierarchy.
Open vs. Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in vowels are open; those ending in consonants are closed.
Pronoun Clitics
Pronoun clitics are generally treated as separate syllables.
- Palatalization of /l/ to /ʎ/ before /i/ in 'lhes' is a common phonetic phenomenon, but doesn't affect orthographic syllabification.
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