nacionalizarlhesias
Syllables
na-cio-na-li-zar-lhes-ias
Pronunciation
/nɐ.si.u.nɐ.li.ˈzaɾ.ʎes.i.ɐʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
nacional + izar-lhes-ias
The word 'nacionalizar-lhes-ias' is a complex verb form syllabified as 'na-cio-na-li-zar-lhes-ias', with stress on the penultimate syllable of the stem. It consists of the root 'nacional', the verb-forming suffix '-izar', the clitic pronoun '-lhes', and the verbal ending '-ias'. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules of vowel grouping, consonant clusters, and clitic pronoun treatment.
Definitions
- 1
To nationalize
To nationalize
“O governo planeja nacionalizar os bancos.”
“Eles queriam nacionalizar a indústria petrolífera.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem ('li' in 'nacionalizar').
Syllables
na — Open syllable, initial syllable.. cio — Closed syllable, contains a diphthong.. na — Open syllable.. li — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. zar — Closed syllable.. lhes — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun.. ias — Closed syllable, verbal ending.
Word Parts
Vowel Grouping
Vowels are grouped together within a syllable.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are broken based on sonority, but are relatively simple in this case.
Clitic Pronoun Separation
Clitic pronouns are treated as separate syllables attached to the verb.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in vowels, 'm', or 'n' are generally stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The clitic pronoun 'lhes' can sometimes be separated in speech, but remains attached in writing.
- The 'lh' digraph represents a single phoneme.
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