corresponsabilizarlhes
Syllables
cor-res-pon-sa-bi-li-zar-lhes
Pronunciation
/ku.ʁɛ.spõ.sɐ.bi.li.zaɾ.ʎɛʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
cor- + responsabilizar + -izar
“corresponsabilizar-lhes” is a complex Portuguese verb meaning 'to make them responsible'. It's syllabified as cor-res-pon-sa-bi-li-zar-lhes, with stress on the penultimate syllable ('bi'). Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules based on vowel nuclei and stress placement.
Definitions
- 1
To hold someone accountable; to make someone responsible for something.
To make them responsible
“O gerente precisa corresponsabilizar-lhes pelos erros.”
“É importante corresponsabilizar-lhes pela segurança do projeto.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('bi') of the root 'responsabilizar'.
Syllables
cor — Open syllable, initial syllable.. res — Closed syllable.. pon — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.. sa — Open syllable.. bi — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. li — Open syllable.. zar — Closed syllable.. lhes — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun.
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Onset Rule
Consonant clusters are broken after the first consonant if it forms a valid onset.
Stress Rule
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable in words ending in vowels or 's'.
Clitic Pronoun Rule
Clitic pronouns are attached to the verb and syllabified as part of it.
- The word's length and complexity require careful application of syllabification rules.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the realization of certain sounds (e.g., the 'r' sound).
- The clitic pronoun *lhes* is always attached to the verb and syllabified as part of it.
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