criminalizarlhesás
Syllables
cri-mi-na-li-zar-lhes-ás
Pronunciation
/kɾimi.nɐ.liˈzaɾ.ʎɛʃ.ɐʃ/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
criminal- + -izar- + -lhes-
The word 'criminalizar-lhes-ás' is a conjugated verb form. Syllabification follows Portuguese rules prioritizing open syllables and separating clitic pronouns. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem. The word is morphologically complex, comprising a Latin-derived prefix, root, and Portuguese clitic pronouns and inflectional endings.
Definitions
- 1
To criminalize; to make someone a criminal.
To criminalize
“O governo pretende criminalizar o protesto.”
“Eles querem criminalizar a pobreza.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem 'zar' (criminalizar).
Syllables
cri — Open syllable, initial syllable of the verb root.. mi — Open syllable, part of the verb root.. na — Open syllable, part of the verb root.. li — Open syllable, part of the verb root.. zar — Closed syllable, final syllable of the verb root, stressed.. lhes — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun.. ás — Closed syllable, verb inflection, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Portuguese favors open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken up to create open syllables, though less relevant in this case.
Clitic Pronoun Separation
Clitic pronouns are treated as separate syllables.
Vowel Grouping
Vowel groups are generally kept together within a syllable.
- Palatalization of /l/ to /ʎ/ before /i/ in 'lhes' is a common phonetic phenomenon.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a phonetic process, not a syllabic one.
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