desvirilizarlhesias
Syllables
des-vi-ri-li-zar-lhes-ias
Pronunciation
/deʒ.vi.ɾi.li.zaɾ.ʎɛʃ.jas/
Stress
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Morphemes
des- + viril- + -izar-lhes-ias
The word 'desvirilizar-lhes-ias' is a complex Portuguese verb form divided into seven syllables: des-vi-ri-li-zar-lhes-ias. The stress falls on the fourth syllable ('li'). It's formed from the prefix 'des-', root 'viril-', and suffixes '-izar', '-lhes', and '-ias'. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules of vowel grouping, consonant clusters, and penultimate stress.
Definitions
- 1
To deprive of virility/masculinity
To emasculate
“O sistema político tentava desvirilizar-lhes a oposição.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('li') due to the penultimate stress rule.
Syllables
des — Open syllable, closed by 's'. vi — Open syllable. ri — Open syllable. li — Open syllable, stressed. zar — Closed syllable. lhes — Closed syllable, palatalization of /l/. ias — Open syllable
Word Parts
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Vowel Grouping
Vowel combinations form a single syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Clusters are split based on sonority.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in consonants are closed.
- Palatalization of /l/ before /e/ in 'lhes' (regional variation).
- The word is a complex verb conjugation, requiring careful application of rules.
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