esterilizarvosíeis
Syllables
es-te-ri-li-zar-vos-í-eis
Pronunciation
/eʃ.te.ɾi.liˈzaɾ.voʃ.ˈejʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
es- + steriliz + ar-vos-íeis
The word 'esterilizar-vos-íeis' is a conjugated verb form in Portuguese. It is divided into eight syllables following vowel and consonant cluster rules, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable 'li'. The word is morphologically complex, combining a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. It means 'you were sterilizing yourselves'.
Definitions
- 1
You were sterilizing yourselves.
You were sterilizing yourselves.
“Vocês esterilizavam-se-íeis os instrumentos cirúrgicos antes de cada operação.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'li' (fourth syllable).
Syllables
es — Open syllable, onset consonant.. te — Open syllable, onset consonant.. ri — Open syllable, onset consonant.. li — Open syllable, stressed syllable, onset consonant.. za — Open syllable, onset consonant.. vos — Open syllable, onset consonant.. í — Open syllable, vowel alone.. eis — Open syllable, diphthong onset consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority.
Liquid Consonant Rule
Liquid consonants (l, r) can often begin a syllable.
Stress Rule
Stress influences syllable prominence.
- The combination of 'vos' and 'íeis' is a complex morphological structure.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'z' (e.g., /z/ in some parts of Brazil).
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