melodramatizarlheiam
Syllables
me-lo-dra-ma-ti-zar-lhe-iam
Pronunciation
/me.lu.dɾɐ.mɐ.ti.zaɾ.ʎɪ̃/
Stress
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Morphemes
melo- + dramat- + -izar
The word 'melodramatizar-lhe-iam' is a future subjunctive verb form divided into eight syllables: me-lo-dra-ma-ti-zar-lhe-iam. The stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ti'). It's composed of a Greek-derived prefix 'melo-', a Greek-derived root 'dramat-', a Latin-derived suffix '-izar', and a clitic pronoun 'lhe' with a future subjunctive marker '-iam'.
Definitions
- 1
To dramatize (someone/something) in a melodramatic way; to exaggerate emotionally.
To melodramatize him/her/it/you (formal)
“Se eu pudesse, melodramatizar-lhe-iam a situação para obter simpatia.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable, 'ti' (ante-penultimate syllable).
Syllables
me — Open syllable, unstressed.. lo — Open syllable, unstressed.. dra — Open syllable, unstressed.. ma — Open syllable, unstressed.. ti — Closed syllable, stressed.. zar — Closed syllable, unstressed.. lhe — Open syllable, unstressed.. iam — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Grouping
Vowel groups within a syllable are maintained.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority.
Open Syllables
Portuguese favors open syllables whenever possible.
Clitic Pronoun Attachment
Clitic pronouns are attached to the verb and syllabified as part of the verb complex.
- The word is complex due to the verb form and attached pronoun.
- Regional variations in pronunciation of 'r' may occur, but do not alter syllable division.
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