descaracterizarlhas
Syllables
des-ca-ra-cte-ri-zar-lhas
Pronunciation
/des.ka.ɾa.kte.ɾi.zaɾˈlas/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
des- + caracterizar + -izar
The word 'descaracterizar-lhas' is a complex verb form with seven syllables, stressed on the penultimate syllable of the root. It consists of the prefix 'des-', the root 'caracterizar', the suffix '-izar', and the enclitic pronoun '-lhas'. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules of vowel-consonant separation and stress placement.
Definitions
- 1
To uncharacterize them, to deprive them of their characteristics, to make them lose their identity.
To uncharacterize them
“O autor tentou descaracterizar-lhas em seu relato.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem ('ri').
Syllables
des — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ca — Open syllable.. ra — Open syllable.. cte — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. ri — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. zar — Open syllable.. lhas — Open syllable, enclitic pronoun.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant
Syllables generally end in vowels.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
Enclitic Pronoun Separation
Enclitic pronouns are treated as separate syllables.
- The 'ct' cluster requires careful articulation.
- The enclitic pronoun *lhas* could be pronounced more fused in rapid speech.
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