desmonopolizarmeiam
Syllables
des-mo-no-po-li-zar-me-iam
Pronunciation
/deʒ.mu.nu.pu.li.zaɾ.mɨ.jɐ̃w̃/
Stress
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Morphemes
des- + monopolizar + -me-iam
The word 'desmonopolizar-me-iam' is divided into eight syllables: des-mo-no-po-li-zar-me-iam. The stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('li'). It's a verb formed from the prefix 'des-', the root 'monopolizar', and the suffixes '-me' and '-iam'. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules of vowel grouping, consonant clusters, and stress placement.
Definitions
- 1
To remove the monopoly from something; to break up a monopoly.
To demonopolize
“O governo pretende desmonopolizar o setor de energia.”
“They intend to demonopolize the energy sector.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('li' in 'li-zar').
Syllables
des — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. mo — Open syllable.. no — Open syllable.. po — Open syllable.. li — Open, stressed syllable.. zar — Closed syllable.. me — Open syllable, clitic pronoun.. iam — Closed syllable, verb ending with nasal diphthong.
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Vowel Grouping
Vowel combinations generally form a single syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters at the beginning or end of a word are often maintained within a syllable.
Stress Placement
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Open vs. Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in vowels are open; those ending in consonants are closed.
- The word's length and the combination of clitic pronouns and verb endings add complexity.
- Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation do not significantly alter syllabification.
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