Word Analysis

criminalizar-nos-eis

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

7 syllables

20 characters

Portuguese

Enriched

Fig. 1 — . The composing stick. “criminalizar-nos-eis” is set in lead; each gap is a place it may break.

7syllables

criminalizarnoseis

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

cri-mi-na-li-zar-nos-eis

Pronunciation

/kɾimi.nɐ.liˈzaɾ.nɔʃ.ɐjʃ/

Stress

0000100

Morphemes

crimi- + nal- + izar

The word 'criminalizar-nos-eis' is a complex verb form syllabified according to Portuguese rules, prioritizing vowel grouping and consonant cluster maintenance. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The morphemic breakdown reveals Latin origins and a combination of verb root, suffix, pronoun, and ending.

Definitions

verb

1
To criminalize; to make something illegal.
To criminalize
“O governo quer criminalizar o protesto.”
“Não podemos criminalizar a pobreza.”
syn:ilegalizar punir condenar
ant:legalizar absolver libertar

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('zar') in 'criminalizar-nos-eis'.

Syllables

cri/kɾi/

mi/mi/

na/nɐ/

li/li/

zar/zaɾ/

nos/nɔʃ/

eis/ɐjʃ/

cri — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. mi — Open syllable, vowel grouping.. na — Open syllable, vowel grouping.. li — Open syllable, vowel grouping.. zar — Closed syllable, final consonant.. nos — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.. eis — Closed syllable, diphthong.

Word Parts

pre

crimi-

Latin *crimen* - crime, forms part of the verb root.

root

nal-

Latin *nalis* - relating to, belonging to, forms part of the verb root.

suf

izar

Latin *-izare*, verb-forming suffix, indicates the act of making something criminal.

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Vowel Grouping

Vowels within a single syllable are grouped together.

Consonant Clusters

Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.

Penultimate Stress

Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are generally stressed on the penultimate syllable.

Pronoun/Ending Attachment

Pronouns and verb endings are attached and syllabified based on vowel/consonant patterns.

Nasal vowel pronunciation variations.
Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation.

Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/12/2025

Nearby Words

17 words

Before

criminalizar-me-á criminalizar-me-ão criminalizar-me-ás criminalizar-me-ia criminalizar-me-iam criminalizar-me-íamos criminalizar-me-ias criminalizar-nos criminalizar-nos-á criminalizar-nos-ão criminalizar-nos-ás

criminalizar-nos-eis(current)

After

criminalizar-nos-emos criminalizar-nos-ia criminalizar-nos-iam criminalizar-nos-íamos criminalizar-nos-ias

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