profisionalizaɾlhas
Syllables
pro-fi-sio-na-li-za-ɾ-lhas
Pronunciation
/pɾofisjonalizaɾˈlɐʃ/
Stress
01000010
Morphemes
pro- + fessional + -izar
The word 'profissionalizar-lhas' is a conjugated verb meaning 'to professionalize them (feminine plural)'. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, with stress on the penultimate syllable ('fi'). It's composed of the prefix 'pro-', root 'fessional', suffix '-izar', and the clitic pronoun 'lhas'.
Definitions
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To professionalize them (feminine plural)
To professionalize them (feminine plural)
“Precisamos profissionalizar-lhas para que possam assumir responsabilidades maiores.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('fi') of the verb stem.
Syllables
pro — Open syllable. fi — Closed, stressed syllable. sio — Closed syllable. na — Open syllable. li — Open syllable. za — Closed syllable. ɾ — Syllabic consonant. lhas — Closed syllable
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in vowels are open.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in consonants are closed.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are generally stressed on the penultimate syllable.
Syllabic Consonant Rule
A single consonant between vowels can form a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken after vowels.
- Liaison between verb and clitic pronoun; potential for elision in rapid speech.
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