constitucionalizarme
Syllables
con-sti-tu-ci-o-na-li-zar-me
Pronunciation
/kõʃ.ti.tu.si.u.na.li.ˈzaɾ.mɨ/
Stress
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Morphemes
constitucional- + constitucional- + -izar
The word 'constitucionalizar-me' is a verb formed with a Latin-derived prefix and suffix, ending in a reflexive pronoun. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, with stress on the penultimate syllable. The '-izar' suffix consistently attracts penultimate stress in similar verbs.
Definitions
- 1
To make constitutional; to incorporate into a constitution.
To constitutionalize oneself
“O partido procurava constitucionalizar-me a liberdade de expressão.”
“É importante constitucionalizar-me os direitos sociais.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('li' in 'li-zar').
Syllables
con — Open syllable, initial consonant.. sti — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. tu — Open syllable, initial consonant.. ci — Open syllable, initial consonant.. o — Open syllable, vowel.. na — Open syllable, initial consonant.. li — Open syllable, initial consonant.. zar — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. me — Open syllable, initial consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel-Initial Syllable
A vowel typically begins a new syllable.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are generally stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The diphthong 'ui' is treated as a single unit.
- The reflexive pronoun '-me' is a clitic and forms a separate syllable.
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