institucionalizarlhas
Syllables
in-sti-tu-ci-o-na-li-zar-lhas
Pronunciation
/ĩʃtitusjonalizaɾˈlɐʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
in- + stitu- + -cionalizar-lhas
The word 'institucionalizar-lhas' is a verb form consisting of the verb 'institucionalizar' and the clitic pronoun 'lhas'. Syllabification follows Portuguese rules, with stress on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem. The morphemic analysis reveals Latin origins and a complex suffix structure. The word means 'to institutionalize them'.
Definitions
- 1
To institutionalize them; to establish something formally or systematically for them.
To institutionalize them
“O governo pretende institucionalizar-lhas medidas de proteção ambiental.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem ('ci'). Secondary stress on 'lhas'.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, unstressed.. sti — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tu — Open syllable, unstressed.. ci — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. o — Open syllable, unstressed.. na — Open syllable, unstressed.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. zar — Closed syllable, unstressed.. lhas — Closed syllable, secondary stressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Grouping
Vowel sequences are generally separated into syllables (e.g., 'tu', 'o', 'na').
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority, but in this case, 'sti' and 'zar' remain together as they form pronounceable units.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are generally stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The clitic pronoun 'lhas' can sometimes be pronounced with reduced vowel quality in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the precise realization of vowel sounds, but the syllabification remains consistent.
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