obstaculizarlhesíamos
Syllables
ob-sta-cu-li-zar-lhes-í-a-mos
Pronunciation
/ɔʃ.tɐ.ku.li.ˈzaɾ.ʎɛʃ.i.ɐ̃.muʃ/
Stress
0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Morphemes
ob- + stacul- + -izar-lhes-íamos
The word 'obstaculizar-lhes-íamos' is a complex verb form syllabified according to Portuguese rules, prioritizing vowel grouping, consonant cluster resolution, and open/closed syllable determination. The stress falls on the 'cu' syllable. The clitic pronoun 'lhes' is treated as a separate syllable, and the word's morphemic structure reveals its Latin origins.
Definitions
- 1
To obstruct, hinder, or impede.
We would obstruct them.
“Se tivéssemos mais recursos, não os obstaculizar-lhes-íamos.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the third syllable, 'cu', of the verb stem 'obstaculizar'.
Syllables
ob — Open syllable, initial syllable.. sta — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. cu — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. li — Open syllable.. zar — Closed syllable.. lhes — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun.. í — Open syllable, vowel with acute accent.. a — Open syllable, reduced vowel.. mos — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel Grouping
Vowels are grouped together within a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken based on sonority.
Open/Closed Syllable Determination
Syllables ending in vowels are open; syllables ending in consonants are closed.
- The enclitic pronoun 'lhes' is treated as a separate syllable.
- Regional variations in pronunciation (e.g., /z/ vs. /ʃ/) do not affect syllabification.
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