profesionalizarlheiam
Syllables
pro-fe-si-o-na-li-zar-lhe-iam
Pronunciation
/pɾofisjonalizaɾ ʎe.ˈjɐ̃w̃/
Stress
000010010
Morphemes
pro- + fessional- + -izar
The word 'profissionalizar-lhe-iam' is a complex verb form syllabified as pro-fe-si-o-na-li-zar-lhe-iam, with stress on 'zar'. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'pro-', root 'fessional-', suffix '-izar', clitic pronoun '-lhe', and verb ending '-iam'. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules of vowel grouping, consonant clusters, and open/closed syllable distinction.
Definitions
- 1
To professionalize them/you (formal). To make them/you (formal) professionals.
To professionalize them/you (formal)
“Esperava-se que o curso os profissionalizar-lhe-iam.”
“Se tivessem oportunidade, profissionalizar-lhe-iam com prazer.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root 'zar' (profissionalizar).
Syllables
pro — Open syllable, initial syllable.. fe — Open syllable.. si — Open syllable.. o — Open syllable.. na — Open syllable.. li — Open syllable.. zar — Closed syllable, root ending.. lhe — Open syllable, clitic pronoun.. iam — Closed syllable, verb ending.
Word Parts
Vowel Grouping
Vowels are generally grouped together to form syllables.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken up according to sonority.
Open/Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in vowels are open; syllables ending in consonants are closed.
Clitic Pronoun Attachment
Clitic pronouns are treated as part of the verb form for syllabification.
- Enclitic pronoun '-lhe' requires careful syllabification.
- Potential for liaison between the pronoun and the following syllable.
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