descaracterizáloíeis
Syllables
des-ca-ra-cte-ri-zá-lo-í-eis
Pronunciation
/des.ka.ɾa.kte.ɾiˈza.lu.ˈejʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
des- + caracteriz- + -á-lo-íeis
The word 'descaracterizá-lo-íeis' is a complex verb form syllabified into nine syllables following Portuguese onset-rime division rules. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the stem. The word consists of a prefix, root, and several suffixes, indicating the imperfect subjunctive tense and a direct object pronoun.
Definitions
- 1
To decharacterize, to strip of characteristics.
You (plural, formal) were decharacterizing it/him.
“Vocês descaracterizavam o relatório original, mas eu não permiti.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem ('ri' in 'descaracterizá').
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'.. zá — Open, stressed syllable, onset 'z', rime 'a'.. lo — Open syllable, onset 'l', rime 'u'.. í — Open syllable, only vowel.. eis — Closed syllable, diphthong 'ei', onset 'j', rime 'ʃ'.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Consonant Cluster Treatment
Consonant clusters are treated as a single onset when possible.
Vowel Syllables
Syllables consisting only of vowels are permitted.
- The clitic pronoun '-lo' is treated as part of the verb complex.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (Brazilian vs. European Portuguese).
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