desgovernamentalizes
Syllables
des-go-ver-na-men-ta-li-zes
Pronunciation
/deʒ.ɡo.veɾ.nɐ.mẽ.tɐ.li.zeʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
des- + governa- + -mentalizes
The word 'desgovernamentalizes' is a complex verb formed through multiple morphemes. It is divided into eight syllables: des-go-ver-na-men-ta-li-zes, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('men'). Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules of vowel separation, consonant cluster splitting, and prefix/suffix demarcation.
Definitions
- 1
To remove the governmental character from something; to denationalize or depoliticize.
To degovernmentalize
“O governo desgovernamentalizou a empresa.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('men'), following the rule for penultimate stress in words ending in a vowel.
Syllables
des — Open syllable, unstressed.. go — Open syllable, unstressed.. ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. na — Open syllable, unstressed.. men — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. ta — Open syllable, unstressed.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. zes — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Separation
Vowels within a word are generally separated into different syllables.
Consonant Cluster Separation
Consonant clusters are split based on sonority.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes are generally separated as distinct syllables.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in a vowel, 'n', or 's' are typically stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The pronunciation of 'z' as [z] or [s] depending on dialect does not affect syllabification.
- The 'mental' sequence functions clearly as a derivational suffix.
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