criminalizarvosemos
Syllables
cri-mi-na-li-zar-vos-e-mos
Pronunciation
/kɾimi.na.liˈzaɾ.vɔʃ.e.muʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
criminal- + izar- + vos-emos
The word 'criminalizar-vos-emos' is a future subjunctive verb form. It is divided into eight syllables following Portuguese syllabification rules, with stress on the penultimate syllable. The morphemic structure consists of the prefix 'criminal-', root '-izar-', and suffixes '-vos-' and '-emos'. Syllable division is consistent with similar verb forms in Portuguese.
Definitions
- 1
To criminalize; to declare something illegal.
To criminalize
“O governo pretende criminalizar o porte de armas.”
“Eles querem criminalizar a liberdade de expressão.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'zar' (li-zar).
Syllables
cri — Open syllable, initial syllable.. mi — Open syllable.. na — Open syllable.. li — Open syllable.. zar — Closed syllable, stressed.. vos — Closed syllable.. e — Open syllable.. mos — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Portuguese favors open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are generally broken to create open syllables.
Vowel Grouping
Vowel groups are typically maintained within a single syllable.
- The word is a relatively recent borrowing, but its morphology is regular.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (Brazilian vs. European Portuguese).
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