governamentalizarlhes
Syllables
go-ver-na-men-ta-li-zar-lhes
Pronunciation
/ɡovuɾnɐmẽtɐliˈzaɾlɛʃ/
Stress
00010000
Morphemes
governa- + mental- + izar-
The word 'governamentalizar-lhes' is a Portuguese verb meaning 'to governmentalize them'. It's divided into syllables following open/closed syllable rules, with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from Latin roots and includes a clitic pronoun.
Definitions
- 1
To make something governmental; to subject something to governmental control or regulation.
To governmentalize them
“O governo pretende governamentalizar-lhes os serviços públicos.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('men') of the base verb 'governamentalizar'.
Syllables
go — Open syllable, unstressed.. ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. na — Open syllable, unstressed.. men — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. ta — Open syllable, unstressed.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. zar — Closed syllable, unstressed.. lhes — Closed syllable, unstressed (clitic pronoun).
Word Parts
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel are considered open.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant are considered closed.
Stress Rule
Stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable unless indicated by an accent.
Clitic Pronoun Rule
Clitic pronouns are generally attached to the verb and syllabified as a single unit when possible.
- The silent 'h' in 'lhes' does not affect syllable division, but is orthographically present.
- The complex morphology requires careful morphemic analysis.
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