responsabilizarlhesias
Syllables
re-spon-sa-bi-li-zar-lhes-ias
Pronunciation
/ʁespõ.sɐ.bi.li.zaɾ.ʎɛʃ.jas/
Stress
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Morphemes
re- + spons- + -abilizar-lhes-ias
The word 'responsabilizar-lhes-ias' is a complex verb form syllabified according to Portuguese rules, with stress on the 'bi' syllable. It consists of a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes, including a clitic pronoun and inflectional ending. Syllable division follows vowel grouping, open/closed syllable rules, and treats clitic pronouns as single units.
Definitions
- 1
To hold them accountable, to make them responsible.
To hold them accountable / To make them responsible
“Espero que eles se responsabilizar-lhes-ias pelas consequências.”
“Se eu fosse o chefe, responsabilizar-lhes-ias por este erro.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable, 'bi' in 'respon-sa-bi-li-zar'.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, unstressed.. spon — Closed syllable, unstressed.. sa — Open syllable, unstressed.. bi — Open syllable, stressed.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. zar — Closed syllable, unstressed.. lhes — Closed syllable, unstressed (clitic pronoun).. ias — Closed syllable, unstressed (inflectional ending).
Word Parts
Vowel Grouping
Vowels within a syllable are grouped together.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken based on sonority (less relevant in this case).
Open/Closed Syllables
Syllables are classified as open (ending in a vowel) or closed (ending in a consonant).
Clitic Pronoun Treatment
Clitic pronouns are treated as single syllable units.
- The length of the word and the combination of verb conjugation and clitic pronouns are the main complexities.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may affect vowel realization but do not alter syllable division.
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