descaracterizarlhesia
Syllables
des-ca-ra-cte-ri-zar-lhes-ia
Pronunciation
/des.ka.ɾa.kte.ɾi.zaɾ.ʎɛʃ.i.ɐ/
Stress
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Morphemes
des- + caracterizar + -izar-lhes-ia
The word 'descaracterizar-lhes-ia' is a complex verb form syllabified into eight syllables following Portuguese rules of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root. It consists of a prefix 'des-', root 'caracterizar', and suffixes '-izar-lhes-ia'. The word means 'to deprive them of their characteristics'.
Definitions
- 1
To deprive them of their characteristics.
To strip them of their identity.
“Se ele pudesse, descaracterizar-lhes-ia completamente.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root ('ri') due to the presence of a vowel followed by a single consonant before the final syllable.
Syllables
des — Open syllable, onset 'd', rime 'ɛʃ'. ca — Open syllable, onset 'k', rime 'a'. ra — Open syllable, onset 'ɾ', rime 'a'. cte — Closed syllable, onset 'kt', rime 'e'. ri — Open syllable, onset 'ɾ', rime 'i', stressed. zar — Open syllable, onset 'z', rime 'aɾ'. lhes — Closed syllable, onset 'ʎ', rime 'ɛʃ'. ia — Open syllable, onset 'i', rime 'ɐ'
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Attempt to create syllables with as many consonants in the onset as possible, while respecting phonotactic constraints.
Vowel Grouping
Vowel sequences are generally separated into different syllables.
Consonant Clusters
Permissible consonant clusters are treated as part of the onset.
- The consonant cluster 'ct' is permissible in Portuguese.
- Palatalization of 'l' before 'e' is a standard phonetic process.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not affect syllable division.
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