Hyphenation ofresponsabilizá-lo-emos

Linguistic Analysis of "responsabilizá-lo-emos" (Portuguese)

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "responsabilizá-lo-emos" is a complex verb form in Portuguese, specifically the future subjunctive of the verb "responsabilizar" (to hold responsible). Its pronunciation involves a series of vowel and consonant sounds typical of Brazilian Portuguese, with a noticeable stress pattern.

2. Syllable Division:

The syllable division, adhering to Portuguese orthographic rules, is crucial. We will use only the original letters.

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: re- (Latin) - Intensifier, indicating repetition or a renewed action.
• Root: spons- (Latin responsum) - Meaning "responsibility," "answer," or "account."
• Suffixes:
  • -abil- (Latin -abilis) - Adjectival suffix, denoting capability or possibility.
  • -izar- (Latin -izare) - Verb-forming suffix, indicating to make or cause to be.
  • -á- - Future subjunctive verbal inflection.
  • -lo- - Object pronoun (him/it).
  • -emos - First-person plural future subjunctive verbal inflection.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the "zá" syllable. This is indicated by the acute accent mark.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ʁespõ.sabi.li.zaˈlu.e.mus/

6. Edge Case Review:

The presence of the proclitic pronoun "-lo" attached to the verb form is a common feature in Portuguese, and its syllabification needs to be considered. The "l" is part of the syllable "lu".

7. Grammatical Role:

The word is a verb form. Syllabification remains consistent regardless of its function within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: To hold (someone) responsible, to make (someone) accountable.
• Part of Speech: Verb (Future Subjunctive)
• Translation: To hold responsible (we will)
• Synonyms: responsabilizar, imputar, culpar
• Antonyms: desculpar, absolver
• Examples:
  • "Esperamos que o responsabilizá-lo-emos pelas consequências." (We hope that we will hold him responsible for the consequences.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• responsabilidade: re-spon-sa-bi-li-da-de - Similar syllable structure, with the root "spons" appearing in both.
• responsável: re-spon-sá-vel - Shares the initial syllables and stress pattern.
• civilização: ci-vi-li-za-ção - Demonstrates a similar suffix structure (-ização), though the root differs.

Detailed Syllable Analysis:

Division Rules Applied:

• Open Syllable Rule: Syllables ending in a vowel are open.
• Closed Syllable Rule: Syllables ending in a consonant are closed.
• Stress Placement Rule: Stress falls on the penultimate syllable if it ends in a vowel, or on the antepenultimate syllable if the penultimate syllable ends in a consonant. Acute accent marks indicate stress.
• Pronoun Attachment Rule: Proclitic pronouns attach to the verb, forming a single prosodic unit.

Special Considerations:

• The nasal vowel /õ/ in "pon" requires consideration of nasalization rules.
• The attachment of the pronoun "-lo" is a common feature of Portuguese grammar and affects the syllabification.
• Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly alter the vowel qualities.

Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

In some Brazilian Portuguese dialects, the "r" at the beginning of the word might be pronounced as a uvular fricative /ʁ/, as in the IPA transcription.