diabolizarlhesíamos
Syllables
di-a-bo-li-zar-lhes-í-a-mos
Pronunciation
/dja.bo.li.zaɾ.lɛʃ.ˈi.ɐ.muʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
di- + abol- + -izar-lhes-íamos
The word 'diabolizar-lhes-íamos' is a complex verb form syllabified as di-a-bo-li-zar-lhes-í-a-mos, with stress on the fifth syllable ('li'). It's morphologically composed of a prefix, root, and several suffixes, and its pronunciation may vary slightly depending on regional dialects.
Definitions
- 1
To demonize, to portray as evil, to vilify.
To demonize
“A mídia estava a diabolizar-lhes a imagem.”
“Não devemos diabolizar-lhes por causa de seus erros.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable, 'li', following the rule that words ending in vowels are stressed on the antepenultimate syllable unless marked with an accent.
Syllables
di — Open syllable, unstressed.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.. bo — Open syllable, unstressed.. li — Open syllable, stressed.. zar — Closed syllable, unstressed.. lhes — Closed syllable, unstressed.. í — Open syllable, unstressed.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.. mos — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Grouping
Vowels within a syllable are grouped together.
Clitic Pronoun Separation
Clitic pronouns are treated as separate syllables.
Stress-Based Syllable Perception
Stress influences how syllables are perceived, but doesn't alter the written division.
- The presence of the clitic pronoun 'lhes' requires careful consideration.
- The verb ending '-íamos' presents a complex syllable structure.
- Regional variations in pronunciation (e.g., retroflex 'r' in Brazil).
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