descaraterizarnosão
Syllables
des-ca-ra-te-ri-zar-nos-ão
Pronunciation
/des.ka.ɾɐ.te.ɾi.zaɾ.nɔʃ.ɐ̃w̃/
Stress
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Morphemes
des- + caraterizar + -nos-ão
The word 'descaraterizar-nos-ão' is a complex verb form divided into eight syllables: des-ca-ra-te-ri-zar-nos-ão. It features a prefix 'des-', a root 'caraterizar', and suffixes '-izar', '-nos', and '-ão'. The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable 'ri'. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules based on vowel nuclei and consonant placement, with special consideration for the nasal diphthong 'ão'.
Definitions
- 1
To de-characterize, to strip someone of their defining traits, to discredit.
To de-characterize, to discredit
“Eles pretendem descaraterizar-nos-ão para ganhar a eleição.”
“O objetivo do partido é descaraterizar-nos-ão a qualquer custo.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable 'ri' (ca-ra-te-**ri**-zar). Portuguese stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable, but exceptions exist, especially with words ending in vowels.
Syllables
des — Open syllable, unstressed.. ca — Open syllable, unstressed.. ra — Open syllable, unstressed.. te — Open syllable, unstressed.. ri — Open syllable, stressed.. zar — Closed syllable, unstressed.. nos — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ão — Closed syllable, unstressed, nasal diphthong.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel nucleus forms a syllable.
Consonant Rule
Consonants generally belong to the following vowel.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs are generally kept within the same syllable.
Stress Rule
Stress influences syllable prominence and can affect vowel quality.
- The 'ão' combination is a nasal diphthong and always forms a single syllable.
- The 'r' between vowels is a tap /ɾ/ and doesn't create syllable boundaries.
- Stress placement follows the penultimate rule when the word ends in a vowel, but can be affected by clitic pronouns.
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