responsabilizáloíeis
Syllables
re-spon-sa-bi-li-zá-lo-íeis
Pronunciation
/ʁɨ.spõ.sɐ.bi.li.ˈza.lu.ˈejʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
re- + spons- + -abilizá-lo-íeis
The word 'responsabilizá-lo-íeis' is a complex verb form with nine syllables, stressed on 'zá'. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, considering open/closed syllables, consonant clusters, and enclitic pronouns. Its morphemic structure reveals Latin origins and verb-forming processes.
Definitions
- 1
To hold (someone) accountable, to make (someone) responsible.
To hold you (plural) accountable.
“Se eu fosse o chefe, responsabilizá-lo-íeis pelas perdas.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root ('zá'), indicated by the accent mark. The syllable 'íeis' also receives secondary stress due to its position and vowel quality.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, initial syllable.. spon — Closed syllable, nasalized vowel.. sa — Open syllable.. bi — Open syllable.. li — Open syllable.. zá — Stressed, closed syllable.. lo — Open syllable, enclitic pronoun.. íeis — Closed syllable, diphthong.
Word Parts
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Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel are generally open.
Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in a consonant are closed.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables.
Pronoun Enclitics
Enclitic pronouns form separate syllables.
Stress Placement
Stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable unless indicated otherwise by an accent mark.
- Nasalization of vowels before nasal consonants.
- Enclitic pronoun '-lo' requires careful syllabification.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables (European Portuguese).
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