orientalizarlhesias
Syllables
o-ri-en-ta-li-zar-lhes-i-as
Pronunciation
/o.ɾjẽ.tɐ.li.zaɾ.lɛʃ.jas/
Stress
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Morphemes
oriental- + -izar- + -lhes-ias
The word 'orientalizar-lhes-ias' is a complex verb form syllabified according to Portuguese rules, with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's composed of the prefix 'oriental-', root '-izar-', and suffixes '-lhes-ias'. Syllabification follows vowel-consonant patterns and treats the enclitic pronoun 'lhes' as part of the verb complex.
Definitions
- 1
To make something more oriental or to adopt oriental characteristics.
To orientalize them.
“Os artistas procuravam orientalizar as suas obras.”
ant:Occidentilizar
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('i' in 'ias').
Syllables
o — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. ri — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. en — Open syllable, nasal vowel followed by consonant.. ta — Open syllable, consonant followed by vowel.. li — Open syllable, consonant followed by vowel.. zar — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. lhes — Closed syllable, enclitic pronoun.. i — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. as — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel-initial Syllable
Syllables starting with vowels are separated.
Consonant-Vowel
Syllables are divided between consonant and vowel sequences.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Enclitic Pronouns
Enclitic pronouns are treated as part of the verb complex.
- The 'lhes' pronoun is an enclitic, requiring careful consideration in syllabification.
- Nasal vowel pronunciation can vary slightly between dialects.
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