infantilizarlheiámos
Syllables
in-fan-til-i-zar-lhe-iá-mos
Pronunciation
/ĩ.fɐ̃.ti.li.zaɾ.ʎɨ.ˈa.muʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
in- + fantil- + -izar-lhe-íamos
The word 'infantilizar-lhe-íamos' is a complex Portuguese verb form. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, dividing the word into eight syllables. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root. The word is composed of a Latin-derived prefix, root, and suffixes, including a clitic pronoun and a future conditional ending.
Definitions
- 1
To treat someone like a child; to infantilize.
To infantilize
“Não o infantilizaríamos com presentes caros.”
“Ela temia que o infantilizassem com suas atitudes protetoras.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root: 'zar'
Syllables
in — Open syllable, nasal vowel. fan — Open syllable, nasal vowel. til — Closed syllable. i — Open syllable. zar — Closed syllable. lhe — Open syllable, clitic pronoun. iá — Open syllable, stressed. mos — Closed syllable
Word Parts
Vowel Grouping
Vowels generally form a single syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are typically broken after the first consonant.
Open vs. Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in vowels are open; those ending in consonants are closed.
Clitic Pronoun Separation
Clitic pronouns are generally separated into their own syllable.
- Nasal vowel pronunciation
- Potential assimilation of the clitic pronoun 'lhe'
- Standard penultimate stress rule
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