protagonizarlhesiam
Syllables
pro-ta-go-ni-zar-lhes-iam
Pronunciation
/pɾo.tɐ.ɡo.ni.zaɾ.ʎɛʃ.jɐ̃w̃/
Stress
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Morphemes
pro- + tagon- + -izar-lhes-iam
The word 'protagonizar-lhes-iam' is a complex verb form syllabified as pro-ta-go-ni-zar-lhes-iam, with stress on 'ni'. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, considering vowel grouping, consonant clusters, and clitic pronouns. It's a future subjunctive form meaning 'they would star in/play a leading role for them'.
Definitions
- 1
They would star in/play a leading role for them.
They would star in/play a leading role for them.
“Se tivessem oportunidade, protagonizar-lhes-iam um espetáculo inesquecível.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ni') of the root 'protagonizar', following the general rule of penultimate stress in Portuguese.
Syllables
pro — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ta — Open syllable, contains a schwa.. go — Open syllable.. ni — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. zar — Closed syllable, contains a rhotic consonant.. lhes — Closed syllable, contains a lateral palatal consonant and a schwa.. iam — Closed syllable, contains a diphthong and nasal vowels.
Word Parts
Vowel Grouping
Vowels within a syllable are grouped together.
Consonant Cluster Separation
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority.
Pronoun Clitics
Pronoun clitics are generally treated as separate syllables.
Penultimate Stress
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable unless marked otherwise.
- The pronoun clitic '-lhes' can sometimes be elided or contracted in colloquial speech.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of /ʎ/ in '-lhes' (e.g., /ʒ/ or /ʃ/ in some Brazilian dialects).
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