descaracterizarlhesemos
Syllables
des-ca-ra-cte-ri-zar-lhes-e-mos
Pronunciation
/des.ka.ɾa.kte.ɾi.zaɾ.ʎes.ˈe.muʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
des- + caracterizar + -izar-lhes-emos
The word 'descaracterizar-lhes-emos' is a future subjunctive verb form. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, dividing the word into nine syllables. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root verb. The word consists of a prefix, root, and suffixes, including a clitic pronoun. Syllable division is consistent with similar verb forms in Portuguese.
Definitions
- 1
To decharacterize them
To strip them of their characteristics or identity.
“Se for necessário, descaracterizar-lhes-emos os produtos para evitar falsificações.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root verb ('ri' in 'caracterizar'). The future subjunctive ending '-emos' is unstressed.
Syllables
des — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ca — Open syllable, part of the root.. ra — Open syllable, part of the root.. cte — Closed syllable, part of the root.. ri — Open syllable, stressed syllable of the root.. zar — Closed syllable, part of the root.. lhes — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun.. e — Open syllable, part of the verb ending.. mos — Closed syllable, verb ending.
Word Parts
Vowel Grouping
Vowels within dipthongs or triphthongs are kept together.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are split according to sonority.
Open/Closed Syllables
Syllables are classified as open (ending in a vowel) or closed (ending in a consonant).
Pronoun Separation
Clitic pronouns are separated into their own syllables.
- The palatalization of /l/ to /ʎ/ before /e/ is a phonetic feature but doesn't affect syllabification.
- The clitic pronoun 'lhes' maintains its syllabic identity despite being attached to the verb.
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