marginalizarlhesiam
Syllables
mar-gi-na-li-zar-lhes-iam
Pronunciation
/mɐɾ.ʒi.nɐ.li.ˈzaɾ.lɨʃ.jɐ̃w̃/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
marginal- + izar + -lhes-iam
The word 'marginalizar-lhes-iam' is a future conditional verb form. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, dividing the word into seven syllables with stress on the penultimate syllable of the root ('li'). The word is morphologically complex, comprising a prefix, root, and two suffixes (a clitic pronoun and a conditional ending).
Definitions
- 1
To marginalize them (in a hypothetical future situation).
They would marginalize them.
“Se não tivessem recursos, marginalizar-lhes-iam ainda mais.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem ('li' in 'li-zar').
Syllables
mar — Open syllable, initial syllable.. gi — Open syllable, contains a palatal consonant.. na — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. li — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. zar — Closed syllable, contains the verb forming suffix.. lhes — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun.. iam — Closed syllable, conditional ending, nasal diphthong.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a separate syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority, but in this case, the clusters are simple enough to remain within syllables.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in vowels, 'm', 'n', or 's' are generally stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The clitic pronoun 'lhes' can sometimes be pronounced with reduced vowel quality in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may affect the nasalization of vowels.
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