Hyphenation ofinsensibilizar-lhe-ei

Linguistic Analysis of "insensibilizar-lhe-ei" (Portuguese)

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "insensibilizar-lhe-ei" is a complex verb form in Portuguese, specifically the future subjunctive of the verb "insensibilizar" (to desensitize, to numb). Its pronunciation involves a series of vowel and consonant sounds typical of the language, with potential for regional variations in vowel quality and nasalization.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Portuguese syllabification rules, the word breaks down as follows (using only original letters):

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: in- (Latin) - negating prefix, meaning "not".
• Root: sensibil- (Latin sensus - feeling, perception) - relating to sensation or feeling.
• Suffix: -izar (Latin -izare) - verb-forming suffix, indicating to cause to become.
• Clitic Pronoun: lhe- (Portuguese) - indirect object pronoun, meaning "to him/her/it/you (formal)".
• Personal Ending: -ei (Portuguese) - future subjunctive first-person singular ending.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem, "sen-si-bi-li-zar". The clitic pronoun and personal ending do not receive primary stress.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ĩ.sẽ.si.bi.li.zaɾ.ʎe.ej/

6. Edge Case Review:

The presence of the clitic pronoun "lhe" attached to the verb form is a common feature of Portuguese grammar. Syllabification must account for this enclitic structure. The "lh" digraph represents a palatal lateral approximant /ʎ/.

7. Grammatical Role:

The word is a conjugated verb form (future subjunctive). Syllabification remains consistent regardless of the tense or mood.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Word: insensibilizar-lhe-ei
• Grammatical Category: Verb (Future Subjunctive)
• Translation: I will desensitize him/her/it/you (formal).
• Synonyms: entorpecer-lhe-ei, anestesiar-lhe-ei (to numb him/her/it/you (formal))
• Antonyms: sensibilizar-lhe-ei (to sensitize him/her/it/you (formal))
• Examples:
  • "Se eu pudesse, insensibilizar-lhe-ei a dor." (If I could, I would desensitize him/her to the pain.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• analisar-lhe-ei: a-na-li-sar-lhe-ei - Similar structure with a verb stem and clitic pronoun. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the stem.
• organizar-lhe-ei: o-rga-ni-zar-lhe-ei - Again, similar structure. Stress on the penultimate syllable of the stem.
• sensibilizar-vos-ei: sen-si-bi-li-zar-vos-ei - Demonstrates the addition of a different clitic pronoun ("vos" - you plural) and maintains the stress pattern on the verb stem.

10. Division Rules:

• Rule 1: Vowel Groups: Vowels within a single syllable are grouped together (e.g., "sen" in "insensibilizar").
• Rule 2: Consonant Clusters: Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority, generally separating obstruents from sonorants (e.g., "li" in "insensibilizar").
• Rule 3: Open Syllables: Syllables ending in vowels are considered open syllables.
• Rule 4: Closed Syllables: Syllables ending in consonants are considered closed syllables.
• Rule 5: Clitic Pronouns: Clitic pronouns are generally treated as separate syllables when attached to a verb.

11. Special Considerations:

The "lh" digraph requires special attention as it represents a single phoneme /ʎ/. The enclitic pronoun "lhe" is treated as a separate syllable, even though it's attached to the verb.

12. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Vowel quality can vary regionally. For example, the "e" in "lhe" might be more open in some dialects. However, this doesn't significantly alter the syllabification.

13. Syllable Analysis Breakdown:

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"syllable_analysis": [
    {"syllable": "in", "ipa_transcription": "/ĩ/", "description": "Open syllable, stressed."},
    {"syllable": "sen", "ipa_transcription": "/sẽ/", "description": "Open syllable, unstressed."},
    {"syllable": "si", "ipa_transcription": "/si/", "description": "Closed syllable, unstressed."},
    {"syllable": "bi", "ipa_transcription": "/bi/", "description": "Closed syllable, unstressed."},
    {"syllable": "li", "ipa_transcription": "/li/", "description": "Closed syllable, unstressed."},
    {"syllable": "zar", "ipa_transcription": "/zaɾ/", "description": "Closed syllable, stressed."},
    {"syllable": "lhe", "ipa_transcription": "/ʎe/", "description": "Open syllable, unstressed (clitic pronoun)."},
    {"syllable": "ei", "ipa_transcription": "/ej/", "description": "Closed syllable, unstressed (personal ending)."}
],
"syllable_division": "in-sen-si-bi-li-zar-lhe-ei",
"morphemic_breakdown": {
    "prefix": {"value": "in-", "additional": "Latin, negating prefix"},
    "root": {"value": "sensibil-", "additional": "Latin *sensus*, relating to sensation"},
    "suffix": {"value": "-izar", "additional": "Latin *-izare*, verb-forming suffix"}
},
"phonetic_transcription": "/ĩ.sẽ.si.bi.li.zaɾ.ʎe.ej/",
"stress_pattern": {"value": "10000100", "explanation": "Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem ('zar')."},
"meanings": [
    {
        "part_of_speech": "verb",
        "definitions": [
            {"definition": "To desensitize, to numb (someone).", "translation": "Desensibilizar, entorpecer.", "synonyms": ["entorpecer", "anestesiar"], "antonyms": ["sensibilizar"], "examples": ["Se eu pudesse, insensibilizar-lhe-ei a dor."]}
        ]
    }
],
"similar_words_comparison": [
    {"word": "analisar-lhe-ei", "syllables": "a-na-li-sar-lhe-ei", "reason": "Similar verb structure with clitic pronoun."},
    {"word": "organizar-lhe-ei", "syllables": "o-rga-ni-zar-lhe-ei", "reason": "Similar verb structure with clitic pronoun."},
    {"word": "sensibilizar-vos-ei", "syllables": "sen-si-bi-li-zar-vos-ei", "reason": "Same verb stem with a different clitic pronoun."}
],
"division_rules": [
    {"rule": "Vowel Grouping", "how": "Vowels are grouped together within syllables."},
    {"rule": "Consonant Clusters", "how": "Consonant clusters are broken based on sonority."},
    {"rule": "Open/Closed Syllables", "how": "Syllables are classified as open or closed based on their ending."},
    {"rule": "Clitic Pronoun Separation", "how": "Clitic pronouns are treated as separate syllables."}
],
"special_considerations": ["The 'lh' digraph represents a single phoneme /ʎ/. The enclitic pronoun 'lhe' is treated as a separate syllable."],
"short_analysis": "The word 'insensibilizar-lhe-ei' is a future subjunctive verb form. Syllabification follows Portuguese rules, grouping vowels, breaking consonant clusters, and treating the clitic pronoun 'lhe' as a separate syllable. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem ('zar')."
}