cosmopolizarlheíamos
Syllables
cos-mo-po-li-zar-lhe-í-a-mos
Pronunciation
/kɔz.mɔ.pu.li.ˈzaɾ.ʎɪ.ɐ.muʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
cosmo- + pol- + -izar
The word 'cosmopolizar-lhe-íamos' is a complex verb form syllabified according to Portuguese CV rules, with stress on the penultimate syllable of the stem ('li'). It consists of a Greek-derived prefix and root, a Latin-derived suffix, a clitic pronoun, and a verb ending. Syllabification respects word boundaries and liaison phenomena.
Definitions
- 1
To make something cosmopolitan; to imbue something with the characteristics of a cosmopolitan lifestyle or outlook.
To cosmopolitanize
“Eles queriam cosmopolizar a pequena cidade.”
“A globalização ajudou a cosmopolizar a cultura local.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem, 'li' in 'li-zar'.
Syllables
cos — Open syllable, initial syllable.. mo — Open syllable.. po — Open syllable.. li — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. zar — Closed syllable.. lhe — Open syllable, clitic pronoun.. í — Open syllable.. a — Open syllable.. mos — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Consonant-Vowel Syllabification
Consonants separate syllables when followed by a vowel.
Vowel Grouping
Vowel clusters are grouped into a single syllable.
Final Consonant
A single consonant at the end of a word forms a syllable with the preceding vowel.
Liaison
Liaison between words does not alter the original syllabification.
- Treatment of the clitic pronoun 'lhe' as a separate syllable.
- The conditional ending '-íamos' is a distinct syllable.
- Potential for vowel reduction in rapid speech.
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