corresponsabilizarlho
Syllables
cor-res-pon-sa-bi-li-zar-lho
Pronunciation
/ku.ʁɔ.spõ.sɐ.bi.li.zaɾ.ʎu/
Stress
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Morphemes
cor- + responsabilizar + -izar
The word 'corresponsabilizar-lho' is a complex Portuguese verb formed by a prefix, root, suffix, and clitic pronoun. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, with stress on the penultimate syllable of the base verb ('bi'). The word means 'to co-responsibilize him/it' and is a prime example of Portuguese verb morphology.
Definitions
- 1
To make someone jointly responsible for something; to hold someone accountable along with others.
To co-responsibilize him/it.
“O governo tentou corresponsabilizar-lho pela crise.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable, 'bi', following the penultimate stress rule for Portuguese verbs.
Syllables
cor — Open syllable, unstressed.. res — Open syllable, unstressed.. pon — Closed syllable, unstressed.. sa — Open syllable, unstressed.. bi — Closed syllable, stressed.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. zar — Closed syllable, unstressed.. lho — Closed syllable, unstressed (clitic pronoun).
Word Parts
cor-
Latin 'com-', meaning 'with, together'. Indicates joint action.
responsabilizar
From 'responsável' (responsible), ultimately from Latin 'responsum' (answer, response). Core meaning of assigning responsibility.
-izar
From Latin '-izare'. Verb-forming suffix, indicating the act of making something.
Vowel Grouping
Vowel groups within a syllable are maintained (e.g., 'pon', 'sa').
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are generally split based on sonority, but in this case, 'zr' remains together as a single syllable due to its common occurrence.
Clitic Pronoun Separation
Clitic pronouns like 'lho' are treated as separate syllables, even when phonetically linked to the verb.
- The pronunciation of 'lho' can vary regionally, potentially affecting the liaison with the preceding verb.
- The verb 'corresponsabilizar' is relatively complex, and its syllabification requires careful application of multiple rules.
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