simetrizarizalhesiamos
Syllables
sim-e-tri-za-ri-za-lhes-i-a-mos
Pronunciation
/simɛtɾiˈzaɾ.lɛʃ.ˈja.muʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
sim- + metriz- + -izar
The word 'simetrizar-lhes-íamos' is a complex verb form syllabified according to Portuguese vowel and consonant cluster rules, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's composed of a prefix, root, verb-forming suffix, clitic pronoun, and conditional ending. Syllabification is consistent with similar verb forms in the language.
Definitions
- 1
To make symmetrical; to symmetrize.
We would symmetrize them.
“Se tivéssemos tempo, simetrizar-lhes-íamos os dados.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ri'). Portuguese generally stresses the penultimate syllable unless exceptions apply.
Syllables
sim — Open syllable, no stress.. e — Single vowel syllable, no stress.. tri — Closed syllable, no stress.. za — Open syllable, no stress.. ri — Closed syllable, primary stress.. za — Open syllable, no stress.. lhes — Open syllable, no stress.. i — Single vowel syllable, no stress.. a — Single vowel syllable, no stress.. mos — Closed syllable, no stress.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each vowel generally forms a separate syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken up based on sonority and phonotactic constraints.
Penultimate Stress Rule
In Portuguese, words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are typically stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The clitic pronoun '-lhes' is treated as a single unit for syllabification.
- Vowel reduction can occur in unstressed syllables, particularly in Brazilian Portuguese.
- The 'lh' digraph is treated as a single phoneme.
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