problematizalheemos
Syllables
pro-ble-ma-ti-za-lhe-e-mos
Pronunciation
/pɾɔble.mɐ.ti.ˈzaɾ.ʎɨ.ˈe.muʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
pro- + blem- + -atiz-ar-lhe-emos
The word 'problematizar-lhe-emos' is a future subjunctive verb form. It is divided into eight syllables: pro-ble-ma-ti-za-lhe-e-mos. The stress falls on the 'za' syllable. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and several suffixes. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, with the clitic pronoun 'lhe' forming its own syllable.
Definitions
- 1
To make problematic; to complicate; to pose problems.
To problematize
“Vamos problematizar as questões levantadas na reunião.”
“O professor problematizou o texto para estimular o debate.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root ('za').
Syllables
pro — Open syllable, unstressed.. ble — Open syllable, unstressed.. ma — Open syllable, unstressed.. ti — Open syllable, unstressed.. za — Closed syllable, stressed.. lhe — Syllable formed by a clitic pronoun, unstressed.. e — Open syllable, unstressed.. mos — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Sounds as Syllable Nuclei
Every syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Open vs. Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in vowels are open; those ending in consonants are closed.
Pronoun Clitics
Pronoun clitics generally form their own syllables.
- The pronoun *lhe* is a clitic and forms its own syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel reduction (BP vs. EP).
- The verb *problematizar* is a relatively recent coinage.
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