sensibilizavosíeis
Syllables
sen-si-bi-li-za-vos-íeis
Pronunciation
/sẽ.si.bi.li.zaɾ.voʃ.ˈejʃ/
Stress
0010001
Morphemes
sen- + sensibil- + -izar
The word 'sensibilizar-vos-íeis' is a conjugated verb form. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, dividing around vowels and consonant clusters. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the verb stem ('bi'). The clitic pronoun 'vos' and the imperfect subjunctive ending '-íeis' are treated as integral parts of the verb complex for syllabification purposes.
Definitions
- 1
To make (someone) aware, to sensitize, to make (someone) feel.
To sensitize you all, to make you all aware.
“O professor tentava sensibilizar-vos-íeis para a importância da leitura.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('bi') of the verb stem 'sensibilizar'. The imperfect subjunctive ending 'íeis' also receives some prosodic prominence.
Syllables
sen — Open syllable, initial syllable.. si — Open syllable, part of the root.. bi — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. li — Open syllable, part of the root.. za — Open syllable, part of the root.. vos — Closed syllable, clitic pronoun.. íeis — Closed syllable, imperfect subjunctive ending, stressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-Initial Syllable
Every vowel typically begins a new syllable.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are divided according to sonority.
Open vs. Closed Syllables
Portuguese favors open syllables whenever possible.
Pronoun Enclisis
Enclitic pronouns are treated as part of the verb complex for syllabification.
- The 'sen-' prefix is often integrated into the root.
- The imperfect subjunctive ending '-íeis' is a fixed morphological unit.
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