ridicularizarlhesias
Syllables
ri-di-cu-la-ri-zar-lhes-ias
Pronunciation
/ʁi.ði.ku.ɫɐ.ɾi.ˈzaɾ.ʎɛʃ.i.ɐʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
ri- + ridicula- + -izar-lhes-ias
The word 'ridicularizar-lhes-ias' is a conjugated verb meaning 'to ridicule them'. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, with stress on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem. It's morphologically complex, comprising a Latin-derived root and various suffixes indicating verb formation and pronoun attachment.
Definitions
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To ridicule them
To ridicule them
“Não devias ridicularizar-lhes assim.”
“Ele ridicularizar-lhes-ias constantemente.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem ('ri' in 'ridicularizar').
Syllables
ri — Open syllable, initial syllable.. di — Open syllable, unstressed.. cu — Open syllable, unstressed.. la — Open syllable, unstressed.. ri — Open syllable, stressed.. zar — Closed syllable, part of the verb stem.. lhes — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun.. ias — Closed syllable, verb ending, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Grouping
Vowels generally form a single syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority.
Penultimate Stress
Verbs ending in -izar are stressed on the penultimate syllable of the stem.
Open/Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in vowels are open; syllables ending in consonants are closed.
- The clitic pronoun 'lhes' can exhibit vowel reduction in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in pronunciation (e.g., /r/ vs. /ʁ/) may occur.
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