desvirilizarteemos
Syllables
des-vi-ri-li-zar-te-e-mos
Pronunciation
/deʒ.vi.ɾi.li.zaɾ.tɨ.ˈe.muʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
des- + viril- + -izar
The word 'desvirilizar-te-emos' is a complex verb form syllabified according to Portuguese vowel-based rules, with stress on the penultimate syllable of the root. It consists of a prefix, root, suffix, and clitic pronoun, and its syllabification is consistent with similar words in the language.
Definitions
- 1
To deprive of virility; to emasculate (figuratively, to weaken or diminish).
To devirilize
“Eles desvirilizar-te-emos com suas críticas.”
ant:virilizar
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root 'zar', as per Portuguese stress rules for words ending in vowels.
Syllables
des — Open syllable, unstressed.. vi — Open syllable, unstressed.. ri — Open syllable, unstressed.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. zar — Closed syllable, stressed.. te — Open syllable, unstressed.. e — Open syllable, unstressed.. mos — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-based division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, creating open or closed syllables.
Consonant cluster division
Consonant clusters are split based on sonority, prioritizing the preservation of onsets.
Open syllable preference
Portuguese favors open syllables (ending in a vowel).
Stress-based division
Stress influences the grouping of syllables and determines the stressed syllable.
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables, particularly in faster speech.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'r' sound (e.g., retroflexion in Brazilian Portuguese).
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