nacionalizarlheseis
Syllables
na-ci-o-na-li-zar-lhes-eis
Pronunciation
/nɐ.si.u.nɐ.li.ˈzaɾ.ʎɛʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
na + cional + izar-lhes-eis
The word 'nacionalizar-lhes-eis' is a complex verb form syllabified as 'na-ci-o-na-li-zar-lhes-eis', with stress on the penultimate syllable of the stem. It's composed of a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes, and its syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules of vowel-centered syllables and consonant cluster resolution.
Definitions
- 1
To nationalize; to bring under the ownership or control of a nation.
To nationalize
“Se eles nacionalizar-lhes-eis as indústrias, haverá protestos.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem ('li' in 'na-ci-o-na-li-zar').
Syllables
na — Open syllable, unstressed.. ci — Open syllable, unstressed.. o — Open syllable, unstressed.. na — Open syllable, unstressed.. li — Open syllable, stressed.. zar — Closed syllable, unstressed.. lhes — Closed syllable, unstressed.. eis — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-Centered Syllables
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken based on sonority.
Penultimate Stress
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem.
Enclitic Pronouns
Enclitic pronouns are treated as separate syllable groups.
- The archaic '-eis' ending is rarely used in modern Portuguese.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the final 's' in '-eis' (e.g., /ʃ/ in some Brazilian dialects).
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