maometanizarlhesiam
Syllables
ma-o-me-ta-ni-zar-lhes-iam
Pronunciation
/mɐ.o.mɛ.tɐ.ni.zaɾ.lɛʃ.jɐ̃w̃/
Stress
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Morphemes
ma- + metani- + izar-lhes-iam
The word 'maometanizar-lhes-iam' is a complex Portuguese verb form. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, with stress on the penultimate syllable of the root. The word is composed of an Arabic prefix, a Greek/Latin root, and Latin-derived suffixes. The clitic pronoun 'lhes' is treated as part of the verb complex during syllabification.
Definitions
- 1
To convert (someone) to Islam; to make Mohammedan.
To convert them to Islam (would).
“Eles maometanizariam-lhes se tivessem mais tempo.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable, 'ni', which is the penultimate syllable of the root 'maometanizar'.
Syllables
ma — Open syllable, initial syllable.. o — Open syllable, vowel sound.. me — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ta — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. ni — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. zar — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. lhes — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun.. iam — Closed syllable, conditional ending.
Word Parts
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Vowel Separation
Vowels generally form separate syllables.
Consonant Cluster Separation
Consonant clusters are split based on sonority.
Clitic Pronoun Attachment
Clitic pronouns are treated as part of the verb complex.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are generally stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The length of the word and the presence of the clitic pronoun 'lhes' are the main complexities.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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