criminalizarlhesia
Syllables
cri-mi-na-li-zar-lhes-ia
Pronunciation
/kɾimi.nɐ.liˈzaɾ.lɨʃ.i.ɐ/
Stress
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Morphemes
criminal- + -izar- + -lhes-ia
The word 'criminalizar-lhes-ia' is a complex verb form syllabified according to Portuguese rules of open and closed syllables, vowel clusters, and liquid consonant behavior. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem. The clitic pronoun 'lhes' is treated as a single syllable, and regional variations in palatalization exist.
Definitions
- 1
To criminalize them (conditional tense, 3rd person plural).
They would criminalize them.
“Se tivessem provas, criminalizar-lhes-ia as ações.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem 'zar' (li-zar). The clitic pronoun and conditional ending are unstressed.
Syllables
cri — Open syllable, initial syllable.. mi — Open syllable, vowel followed by liquid consonant.. na — Open syllable, vowel following nasal consonant.. li — Open syllable, vowel following liquid consonant.. zar — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.. lhes — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun, palatalization of /l/.. ia — Open syllable, conditional ending.
Word Parts
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Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel are generally open.
Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in a consonant are closed.
Vowel Clusters
Vowel clusters are divided according to pronunciation, maintaining original orthography.
Liquid Consonants
Liquid consonants (l, r) often form syllables with preceding vowels.
- The clitic pronoun 'lhes' is treated as a single syllable despite potential division.
- Regional variations in the palatalization of /l/ before /i/.
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