cosmopolitanising
Syllables
cos-mo-pol-i-tan-is-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌkɒzmɒpɒlɪˈteɪnɪzɪŋ/
Stress
0000101
Morphemes
cosmo- + politan + -ising
The word 'cosmopolitanising' is divided into seven syllables: cos-mo-pol-i-tan-is-ing. It's a verb formed from a Greek prefix, Latin root, and English suffix. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard vowel-consonant division rules.
Definitions
- 1
Making something more cosmopolitan; adopting or promoting a cosmopolitan character.
“The company is cosmopolitanising its brand to appeal to a wider audience.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('teɪ'). The first three syllables are unstressed, followed by an unstressed 'i', a stressed 'tan', an unstressed 'is', and finally an unstressed 'ing'.
Syllables
cos — Open syllable, initial syllable.. mo — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. pol — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. i — Open syllable, single vowel.. tan — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. is — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ing — Closed syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound followed by a consonant sound.
Single Vowel Syllable
A single vowel sound constitutes a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Division
Syllables are divided before or after consonant clusters, depending on the surrounding vowels.
- Regional variation in suffix spelling (-ising vs. -izing).
- Vowel cluster considerations (diphthongs).
- The consistent syllabification despite the complex morphology.
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