espanholizarlhesias
Syllables
es-pan-ho-li-zar-lhes-ias
Pronunciation
/ˌɛʃpɐ̃.ũ.li.zaɾ ˈlɛʃ.i.ɐʃ/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
es + panhol + ias
The word 'espanholizar-lhes-ias' is a complex verb form syllabified as 'es-pan-ho-li-zar-lhes-ias' with primary stress on 'li'. It's composed of a prefix, root, suffixes, and a clitic pronoun. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules of open syllables, consonant clusters, and clitic pronoun separation.
Definitions
- 1
To make something Spanish-like; to Hispanize.
To Hispanize
“Eles tentaram espanholizar a cultura local.”
- 2
To give a Spanish character or flavor to something.
To give a Spanish character
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'li' syllable in 'espanholizar' (penultimate syllable of the stem).
Syllables
es — Open syllable, onset 'ɛʃ'. pan — Open syllable, nasal vowel. ho — Open syllable. li — Open syllable, primary stress. zar — Closed syllable. lhes — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun. ias — Open syllable
Word Parts
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Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel are generally open.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority.
Clitic Pronouns
Clitic pronouns are treated as separate syllables.
Vowel Combination
Vowel combinations are generally separated into different syllables.
- Palatalization of /l/ before /e/ in 'lhes' can vary regionally.
- The verb 'espanholizar' is relatively uncommon.
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