flexibilizaɾlhesemos
Syllables
fle-xi-bi-li-za-ɾ-lhes-e-mos
Pronunciation
/fle.ʃi.βi.li.ˈzaɾ.ʎes.ˈe.muʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
flexi- + bilizar + -emos
The word 'flexibilizar-lhes-emos' is a complex verb form with nine syllables, stressed on the penultimate syllable 'za'. It's formed from a Latin-derived root with prefixes and suffixes indicating mood and person. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, with potential regional variations in palatalization and nasalization.
Definitions
- 1
To make flexible; to adapt.
To make flexible, to adapt
“Precisamos flexibilizar as regras.”
“A empresa flexibilizará suas políticas.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'za' (fle-xi-bi-li-ZA-ɾ-lhes-e-mos).
Syllables
fle — Open syllable, vowel followed by a liquid consonant.. xi — Open syllable, consonant cluster 'xl' pronounced as /ʃ/.. bi — Open syllable.. li — Open syllable.. za — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. ɾ — Syllable with a single consonant.. lhes — Closed syllable, palatalization of /l/ before /e/.. e — Open syllable.. mos — Closed syllable, nasalization of vowel.
Word Parts
flexi-
Latin *flectere* - to bend, contributes to the meaning of adaptability/flexibility.
bilizar
From Latin *bilis* - will, desire, and the suffix *-izare* - to make, core meaning related to making something flexible.
-emos
Future subjunctive ending, indicates future subjunctive mood, 1st person plural.
Similar Words
Vowel Rule
Vowels generally form their own syllables.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are divided based on sonority and ease of pronunciation.
Open/Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables are classified as open (ending in a vowel) or closed (ending in a consonant).
- Palatalization of /l/ before /e/ varies regionally.
- Pronunciation of 'x' can vary.
- Nasalization degree differs between dialects.
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