descaraterizarlhesão
Syllables
des-ca-ra-te-ri-zar-lhes-ão
Pronunciation
/des.kɐ.ɾɐ.te.ɾi.zaɾ.ʎɛʃ.ɐ̃w̃/
Stress
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Morphemes
des- + caraterizar + -lhes-ão
The word 'descaraterizar-lhes-ão' is a complex verb form with 8 syllables, stressed on the fifth syllable ('ri'). It's formed from the prefix 'des-', the root 'caraterizar', and the suffixes '-lhes' (clitic pronoun) and '-ão' (future tense). Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, prioritizing vowel grouping and consonant cluster resolution.
Definitions
- 1
To de-characterize them; to strip them of their characteristics; to misrepresent them.
To de-characterize them
“O relatório pretendia descaraterizar-lhes o trabalho.”
“Ele tentou descaraterizar-lhes a imagem pública.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ri') of the base verb 'caraterizar'. The stress remains on this syllable despite the addition of the clitic pronoun and future tense ending.
Syllables
des — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ca — Open syllable, part of the root.. ra — Open syllable, part of the root.. te — Open syllable, part of the root.. ri — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. zar — Closed syllable, part of the root.. lhes — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun.. ão — Closed syllable, future tense ending.
Word Parts
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Vowel Grouping
Vowels within diphthongs or triphthongs are kept together (e.g., 'ão').
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority (e.g., 'car').
Open/Closed Syllables
Syllables are classified as open (ending in a vowel) or closed (ending in a consonant).
- Syllabification of the clitic pronoun '-lhes-' can be debated, but 'lhes-ão' is less common than 'lhes-ão'.
- Regional variations in pronunciation of '-ão' (e.g., /õ/ in some Brazilian dialects) may affect perceived syllable boundaries.
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