prodigalizararlhesemos
Syllables
pro-di-ga-li-za-rar-lhes-e-mos
Pronunciation
/pɾo.di.ɡɐ.li.ˈzaɾ.lɨʃ.ˈe.muʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
pro- + digal- + -izar-lhes-emos
The word 'prodigalizar-lhes-emos' is a complex verb form syllabified according to Portuguese open/closed syllable rules and stressed on the penultimate syllable. It consists of the prefix 'pro-', root 'digal-', and suffixes '-izar-lhes-emos'. The syllabification is consistent with similar verbs ending in '-izar'.
Definitions
- 1
To squander, to waste, to dissipate recklessly.
To squander, to waste
“Eles prodigalizaram toda a herança em jogos de azar.”
“Não devemos prodigalizar os recursos naturais.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root ('za').
Syllables
pro — Open syllable, unstressed.. di — Open syllable, stressed.. ga — Open syllable, unstressed.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. za — Closed syllable, primary stress.. rar — Closed syllable, unstressed.. lhes — Closed syllable, unstressed.. e — Open syllable, unstressed.. mos — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel are generally open.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant are generally closed.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in a vowel are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables (especially in Brazilian Portuguese).
- Potential liaison between 'lhes' and the following syllable.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'r' sound.
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