descaraterizarlhesás
Syllables
des-ca-ra-te-ri-zar-lhes-ás
Pronunciation
/des.kɐ.ɾɐ.te.ɾi.zaɾ.ʎɛʃ.ɐʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
des- + caraterizar + izar-lhes-ás
The word 'descaraterizar-lhes-ás' is a complex verb form syllabified as des-ca-ra-te-ri-zar-lhes-ás, with stress on the penultimate syllable of the root. It consists of the prefix 'des-', the root 'caraterizar', and suffixes '-izar', '-lhes', and '-ás'. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules of open/closed syllables and clitic pronoun treatment.
Definitions
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You will mischaracterize them.
You will mischaracterize them.
“Se eu pudesse, descaraterizar-lhes-ás a imagem pública.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem ('ri' in 'descaraterizar').
Syllables
des — Open syllable, initial syllable. ca — Open syllable. ra — Open syllable. te — Open syllable. ri — Closed syllable, stressed. zar — Closed syllable. lhes — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun. ás — Closed syllable, verb ending
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel are considered open.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant are considered closed.
Stress Rule
Stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable unless indicated by an accent.
Clitic Pronoun Rule
Clitic pronouns are treated as separate syllables when attached to verbs.
- Vowel reduction in rapid speech.
- Liaison between 'zar' and 'lhes' can be subtle.
- Regional variations in pronunciation (Brazilian Portuguese).
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