impermeabilizarmeia
Syllables
im-per-me-a-bi-li-zar-me-ia
Pronunciation
/ĩ.pɛɾ.mɛ.ɐ.bi.li.zaɾ.mɛ.i.ɐ/
Stress
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Morphemes
im- + permeabil- + -izar
The word 'impermeabilizar-me-ia' is a conjugated verb meaning 'I would waterproof myself'. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, with stress on the antepenultimate syllable. It's composed of a Latin-derived prefix, root, and suffix, along with a clitic pronoun and mood suffix.
Definitions
- 1
To waterproof (oneself), to make impermeable (oneself).
To waterproof myself, I would waterproof myself.
“Se eu fosse um construtor, impermeabilizar-me-ia contra as críticas.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable 'zar'.
Syllables
im — Closed syllable, unstressed.. per — Closed syllable, unstressed.. me — Open syllable, unstressed.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.. bi — Open syllable, unstressed.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. zar — Closed syllable, stressed.. me — Open syllable, unstressed (clitic pronoun).. ia — Open syllable, unstressed (imperfect subjunctive ending).
Word Parts
Vowel Grouping
Vowels are grouped together within a syllable (e.g., 'me', 'ia').
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are broken based on sonority, but are relatively simple in this case.
Open/Closed Syllables
Syllables are classified as open (ending in a vowel) or closed (ending in a consonant).
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes are generally separated into distinct syllables.
- The enclitic pronoun '-me' is treated as a separate syllable despite being attached to the verb.
- The '-ia' ending is a clear marker of the imperfect subjunctive mood.
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