descaraterizarlheiam
Syllables
des-ca-ra-te-ri-zar-lhe-iam
Pronunciation
/des.kɐ.ɾɐ.tɨ.ɾi.zɐɾ.ʎɨ̃.ɐ̃j̃/
Stress
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Morphemes
des- + carater- + -izar-lhe-iam
The word 'descaraterizar-lhe-iam' is a complex verb form syllabified according to Portuguese rules, with stress on the penultimate syllable of the stem. It consists of a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes, including a pronoun clitic and conditional ending. Syllable division follows the onset-rime principle.
Definitions
- 1
To de-characterize, to strip someone or something of their defining characteristics.
They would de-characterize him/her/it/them
“Se tivessem mais poder, descaraterizar-lhe-iam a imagem.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem ('ri' in 'caraterizar').
Syllables
des — Open syllable, onset 'd', rime 'es'. ca — Open syllable, onset 'c', rime 'a'. ra — Open syllable, onset 'r', rime 'a'. te — Open syllable, onset 't', rime 'e'. ri — Open, stressed syllable, onset 'r', rime 'i'. zar — Open syllable, onset 'z', rime 'ar'. lhe — Open syllable, onset 'l', rime 'he', nasal vowel. iam — Open syllable, onset 'i', rime 'am', nasal vowel and palatalization
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Stress Placement
Stress is placed on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem ending in -izar.
- Pronoun cliticization ('lhe') is allowed to be separated for syllabification purposes.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (Brazilian Portuguese).
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