especializararlhesias
Syllables
es-pe-ci-a-li-za-rar-lhes-ias
Pronunciation
/es.pɛ.sjɐ.li.ˈzaɾ.lɛʃ.jas/
Stress
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Morphemes
especial + izar-lhes-ias
The word 'especializar-lhes-ias' is a conjugated verb form. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, dividing the word into nine syllables with stress on the third syllable ('ci'). It's formed from the root 'especial' and suffixes indicating verb formation, indirect object pronoun, and personal ending.
Definitions
- 1
To specialize, to make something special.
To specialize
“Nós especializar-lhes-ias os serviços.”
“Eles especializar-lhes-iam o tratamento.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ci'), following the penultimate stress rule.
Syllables
es — Open syllable, unstressed.. pe — Open syllable, unstressed.. ci — Closed syllable, stressed.. a — Open syllable, unstressed, vowel reduction.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. za — Closed syllable, unstressed.. rar — Closed syllable, unstressed, 'r' can be syllabic.. lhes — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ias — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel are generally open.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant are generally closed.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable if the word ends in a vowel, 'n', or 's'.
Liaison Rule
Pronouns attached to verbs are treated as part of the verb for syllabification.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Potential syllabic 'r' in 'rar'.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation.
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