responsabilizalhesiam
Syllables
re-spon-sa-bi-li-za-lhes-iam
Pronunciation
/ʁɛ.spõ.sɐ.bi.li.zaɾ.ʎɛʃ.ˈjãw̃/
Stress
00000101
Morphemes
re- + spons + -abilizar-lhes-iam
The word 'responsabilizar-lhes-iam' is a complex verb form syllabified as re-spon-sa-bi-li-za-lhes-iam, with stress on the penultimate syllable of the root. It's composed of the prefix 're-', root 'spons', and suffixes '-abilizar-lhes-iam'. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, considering open syllables, consonant clusters, and clitic pronouns.
Definitions
- 1
To hold (them) responsible; to make (them) accountable.
To hold them responsible
“Se eu pudesse, responsabilizar-lhes-iam pelas consequências.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root 'spon' (za in 'za-lhes-iam').
Syllables
re — Open syllable, initial syllable.. spon — Syllable with nasal vowel due to following nasal consonant.. sa — Open syllable.. bi — Open syllable.. li — Open syllable.. za — Syllable with flap 'r' sound.. lhes — Clitic pronoun syllable, liaison with previous syllable.. iam — Syllable with nasal vowel, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel are generally open.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are typically broken after the first consonant if a vowel follows.
Clitic Pronouns
Clitic pronouns are attached to the verb and form a syllable with it.
Nasalization
Vowels followed by nasal consonants often become nasalized.
- The length and complexity of the word require careful application of syllabification rules.
- The clitic pronoun '-lhes' is a key element that must be considered.
- Regional variations in vowel reduction and 'r' pronunciation may occur.
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