prodigalizarlhesiam
Syllables
pro-di-ga-li-zar-lhes-iam
Pronunciation
/pɾo.di.ɡɐ.li.zaɾ.lɛʃ.jɐ̃w̃/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
pro- + digal- + -izar
The word 'prodigalizar-lhes-iam' is syllabified as pro-di-ga-li-zar-lhes-iam, with stress on 'zar'. It's a complex verb form derived from Latin roots, incorporating a prefix, root, suffix, clitic pronoun, and conditional inflection. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, with consistent application to similar words.
Definitions
- 1
To squander or waste (something) on them; they would squander.
They would squander/waste (it) on them.
“Eles prodigalizar-lhes-iam todos os seus bens.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root 'zar' due to the presence of the accented 'a'.
Syllables
pro — Open syllable, initial syllable.. di — Open syllable.. ga — Open syllable.. li — Open syllable.. zar — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. lhes — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun.. iam — Closed syllable, conditional inflection.
Word Parts
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Consonant Cluster
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Open/Closed Syllables
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Clitic Pronoun Separation
Clitic pronouns are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The length and complexity of the word require careful application of the rules.
- Potential for regional variations in pronunciation, particularly with the final '-iam'.
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