sensibilizarlhesiámos
Syllables
sen-si-bi-li-zar-lhes-i-á-mos
Pronunciation
/sẽ.si.bi.li.zaɾ.ʎɛʃ.i.ˈa.muʃ/
Stress
001000010
Morphemes
sen- + sensibil- + -izar
The word 'sensibilizar-lhes-íamos' is syllabified based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters, with the clitic pronoun 'lhes' forming its own syllable. Stress falls on the 'bi' of 'sensibilizar' and the 'á' of 'íamos'. The word is a verb in the imperfect subjunctive, meaning 'we would sensitize them'.
Definitions
- 1
To make (someone) more aware or sensitive to something; to sensitize.
We would sensitize them.
“Se pudéssemos, sensibilizar-lhes-íamos para a importância da reciclagem.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root 'bi' (sensi-bi-li-zar) and on the 'á' of 'íamos'.
Syllables
sen — Open syllable, initial syllable of the root.. si — Open syllable, part of the root.. bi — Open syllable, stressed syllable of the root.. li — Open syllable, part of the root.. zar — Closed syllable, ending of the root.. lhes — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun.. i — Open syllable, part of the auxiliary verb.. á — Open syllable, stressed syllable of the auxiliary verb.. mos — Closed syllable, ending of the auxiliary verb.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each vowel generally forms a syllable. (e.g., 'sen', 'si', 'bi')
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority, but in this case, the clusters are simple enough to be contained within a syllable (e.g., 'zar', 'lhes')
Clitic Pronoun Rule
Clitic pronouns are treated as separate syllables when attached to a verb (e.g., 'lhes')
- The enclitic pronoun 'lhes' requires careful consideration in syllabification.
- The imperfect subjunctive ending '-íamos' is a common pattern and doesn't present specific syllabification challenges.
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