instrumentalizaɾlhas
Syllables
in-stru-men-ta-li-za-ɾ-lhas
Pronunciation
/instɾumen.ta.li.ˈzaɾ.ʎas/
Stress
00100010
Morphemes
in- + strument- + -alizar
The word 'instrumentalizar-lhas' is a complex verb form divided into eight syllables. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules of open and closed syllables, with the clitic pronoun adding an additional syllable. The word is derived from Latin roots and functions as a verb meaning 'to instrumentalize them'.
Definitions
- 1
To instrumentalize them (feminine plural).
To instrumentalize them.
“Ele tentou instrumentalizar-lhas para alcançar seus objetivos.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem ('men').
Syllables
in — Open syllable, initial vowel.. stru — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. men — Stressed syllable, open syllable.. ta — Open syllable.. li — Open syllable.. za — Open syllable.. ɾ — Syllable with a sonorant consonant.. lhas — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel are open.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant are closed.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in vowels or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'r' before the clitic pronoun is a common feature in Portuguese verb conjugations.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'r' sound.
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