desvirilizarvosiam
Syllables
des-vi-ri-li-zar-vos-iam
Pronunciation
/deʒ.vi.ɾi.li.zaɾ.vɔʃ.jɐ̃w̃/
Stress
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Morphemes
des- + viril- + -izar-vos-iam
The word 'desvirilizar-vos-iam' is a complex verb form syllabified as des-vi-ri-li-zar-vos-iam, with stress on the fourth syllable ('li'). It's composed of the prefix 'des-', root 'viril-', and suffixes '-izar-vos-iam'. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules of vowel grouping, consonant clusters, and prefix/suffix separation.
Definitions
- 1
To de-virilize; to remove or diminish masculine characteristics or qualities.
To de-virilize you (plural, formal)
“Se eu pudesse, desvirilizaria-vos-iam com um simples decreto.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('li'), following Portuguese stress rules for words ending in consonants.
Syllables
des — Open syllable, prefix.. vi — Open syllable, part of the root.. ri — Open syllable, part of the root.. li — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. zar — Closed syllable, part of the root and suffix.. vos — Closed syllable, pronoun enclitic.. iam — Closed syllable, verb ending.
Word Parts
Vowel Grouping
Vowels generally form a single syllable unless they create a diphthong or triphthong.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority.
Final Syllable
Syllables ending in a vowel are generally open.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes are generally separated into distinct syllables.
- The combination of suffixes (*-vos-iam*) is common and doesn't present unusual challenges.
- Potential liaison between 'r' and 'vos' does not alter syllable division.
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