obstaculizarlhesiam
Syllables
ob-sta-cu-li-zar-lhes-iam
Pronunciation
/obs.ta.ku.li.ˈzaɾ.ʎes.ˈjam/
Stress
0010001
Morphemes
ob- + stacul- + -izar-lhes-iam
The word 'obstaculizar-lhes-iam' is a complex verb form divided into seven syllables: ob-sta-cu-li-zar-lhes-iam. The primary stress falls on the 'cu' syllable. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules of open and closed syllables, consonant clusters, and clitic pronoun separation. The word is morphologically complex, comprising a Latin-derived prefix, root, and suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
To obstruct them, to hinder them.
To obstruct them
“Se eu pudesse, não os obstaculizaria.”
“Ele temia que o governo os obstaculizasse.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'cu' syllable (third syllable) of the verb stem 'obstaculizar'.
Syllables
ob — Open syllable, unstressed.. sta — Closed syllable, unstressed.. cu — Open syllable, primary stressed.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. zar — Closed syllable, unstressed.. lhes — Closed syllable, unstressed.. iam — Open syllable, unstressed.
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in vowels are open.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in consonants are closed.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable.
Clitic Pronoun Rule
Clitic pronouns are treated as separate syllables.
- Palatalization of /l/ to /ʎ/ before vowels in 'lhes' (Brazilian Portuguese).
- Regional variations in vowel quality (European vs. Brazilian Portuguese).
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