criminalizarlheias
Syllables
cri-mi-na-li-zar-lhe-ias
Pronunciation
/kɾimi.nɐ.li.ˈzaɾ.ʎɐjʃ/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
criminalizar + lhe-ias
The word 'criminalizar-lhe-ias' is a conjugated verb form. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, separating the root verb, clitic pronoun, and inflectional ending into distinct syllables. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root verb. The word means 'You would criminalize him/her/it/you (formal)'.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root verb 'criminalizar' ('li' in 'cri-mi-na-li-zar').
Syllables
cri — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. mi — Open syllable, vowel sound.. na — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. li — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. zar — Closed syllable, final consonant.. lhe — Open syllable, clitic pronoun.. ias — Closed syllable, inflectional ending.
Word Parts
Vowel Grouping
Vowels are grouped together within a syllable.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority.
Clitic Pronoun Separation
Clitic pronouns are treated as separate syllables.
Inflectional Ending Separation
Inflectional endings are treated as separate syllables.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are generally stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The enclitic pronoun 'lhe' can sometimes be slightly merged in spoken Portuguese, but remains a distinct syllable in formal syllabification.
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