internacionalizarlho
Syllables
in-ter-na-ci-o-na-li-za-r-lho
Pronunciation
/ˌĩnteɾnɐsjo.nɐ.li.ˈzaɾ.ʎu/
Stress
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Morphemes
inter- + nacional + -izar
The word 'internacionalizar-lho' is a verb formed from the root 'nacional' with the prefix 'inter-' and suffix '-izar', followed by the clitic pronoun '-lho'. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, with stress on the penultimate syllable of the root. The clitic pronoun is treated as a single syllable unit.
Definitions
- 1
To make something international; to adapt something to an international context.
To internationalize it
“A empresa pretende internacionalizar-lho rapidamente.”
“É importante internacionalizar-lho para alcançar novos mercados.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('na'), following the Portuguese rule that words ending in a vowel are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, unstressed.. ter — Closed syllable, unstressed.. na — Open syllable, primary stressed.. ci — Open syllable, unstressed.. o — Open syllable, unstressed.. na — Open syllable, unstressed.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. za — Open syllable, unstressed.. r — Closed syllable, unstressed.. lho — Closed syllable, unstressed (clitic pronoun).
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
A single vowel typically forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally broken up, with each consonant initiating a new syllable if possible.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in vowels (including -izar) are stressed on the second-to-last syllable.
Clitic Pronoun Rule
Clitic pronouns are often treated as a single syllable unit.
- The clitic pronoun '-lho' is treated as a single syllable despite its internal structure.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the precise phonetic realization of vowels, but not the syllabification.
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