desvirilizarlhesia
Syllables
des-vi-ri-li-zar-lhes-ia
Pronunciation
/deʒ.vi.ɾi.li.zaɾ.ʎɛʃ.i.ɐ/
Stress
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Morphemes
des- + viril- + -izar-lhes-ia
The word 'desvirilizar-lhes-ia' is a future subjunctive verb form, divided into seven syllables: des-vi-ri-li-zar-lhes-ia. The stress falls on the fourth syllable ('li'). It's morphologically complex, comprising a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules of vowel grouping, consonant clusters, and penultimate stress.
Definitions
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To masculinize them (hypothetically).
To masculinize them (hypothetically)
“Se eles quisessem ser mais homens, desvirilizar-lhes-ia.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable, 'li', following the penultimate stress rule for Portuguese verbs ending in '-izar'.
Syllables
des — Open syllable, initial syllable.. vi — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. ri — Open syllable.. li — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. zar — Closed syllable.. lhes — Closed syllable, contains the palatal lateral /ʎ/.. ia — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Grouping
Vowels generally form a single syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are generally stressed on the penultimate syllable.
Pronoun Cliticization
Pronoun clitics form a separate syllable.
- The pronunciation of 'lh' as /ʎ/ requires careful attention.
- The combination of verb form and clitic pronoun creates a complex structure.
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