desvirilizarvosias
Syllables
des-vi-ri-li-zar-vos-ias
Pronunciation
/deʒ.vi.ɾi.li.zaɾ.vɔʃ.jas/
Stress
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Morphemes
des- + viril- + -izar-vos-ias
The word 'desvirilizar-vos-ias' is a complex verb form syllabified as des-vi-ri-li-zar-vos-ias, with stress on the antepenultimate syllable ('li'). It's composed of the prefix 'des-', root 'viril-', and suffixes '-izar', '-vos', and '-ias'. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules of open and closed syllables, with considerations for enclitic pronouns and palatalization.
Definitions
- 1
To make less virile; to deprive of virility or masculine qualities.
To un-virilize
“A sociedade moderna tenta desvirilizar os homens.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('li'), the antepenultimate syllable.
Syllables
des — Open syllable, initial syllable, palatalization of 's'. vi — Open syllable, unstressed. ri — Open syllable, unstressed. li — Open syllable, stressed. zar — Closed syllable, unstressed. vos — Closed syllable, enclitic pronoun, palatalization of 's'. ias — Closed syllable, verb ending, unstressed
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Open Syllable
Syllables ending in a vowel are considered open.
Closed Syllable
Syllables ending in a consonant are considered closed.
Vowel Grouping
Vowel groups are separated based on sonority.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken up based on pronounceability.
- The enclitic pronoun '-vos' is always attached to the verb.
- The pronunciation of 'r' before 'vos' can vary.
- Palatalization of 's' before 'i'.
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