insensibilizalhesão
Syllables
in-sen-si-bi-li-za-lhes-ão
Pronunciation
/ĩ.sẽ.si.bi.li.zaɾ.lɛʃ.ɐ̃w̃/
Stress
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Morphemes
in- + sensibil- + -izar
The word 'insensibilizar-lhes-ão' is a complex verb form divided into eight syllables. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules of open and closed syllables, with considerations for nasalization and clitic pronouns.
Definitions
- 1
To make insensitive; to desensitize.
To desensitize, to numb.
“Esperamos que a experiência não os insensibilize-lhes-ão à dor dos outros.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem 'za' in 'insensibilizar'.
Syllables
in- — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.. sen- — Open syllable, vowel reduction.. si- — Open syllable.. bi- — Open syllable.. li- — Open syllable.. za- — Closed syllable, rhotic consonant.. lhes — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun.. -ão — Closed syllable, nasal diphthong.
Word Parts
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Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel are generally open.
Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in a consonant are closed.
Vowel Clusters
Vowel clusters are separated based on sonority.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together.
- Nasalization of vowels in unstressed syllables.
- Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation.
- Potential for liaison between syllables.
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