Hyphenation ofexterritorialize

Analysis of "exterritorialize" (English (GB))

1. Pronunciation: The word is pronounced /ˌɛkstɛrɪˈtɔːriəlɪz/ in General British English.

2. Syllable Division: ex-ter-ri-to-ri-a-lize

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: ex- (Latin) - meaning "out of," "from," or "beyond."
• Root: territorium (Latin) - meaning "territory," "land around a city."
• Suffix: -ialize (French/English) - verb-forming suffix, indicating "to make or become."

4. Stress Identification: The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable: /ˌɛkstɛrɪˈtɔːriəlɪz/.

5. Phonetic Transcription: /ˌɛkstɛrɪˈtɔːriəlɪz/

6. Edge Case Review: This word is relatively straightforward in its syllabification, following typical English patterns. The presence of multiple vowels in sequence requires careful consideration, but the vowel clusters are broken up logically based on sonority.

7. Grammatical Role: "Exterritorialize" functions primarily as a verb. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of grammatical context.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: To remove from territorial jurisdiction; to place outside the normal legal boundaries of a country.
• Grammatical Category: Verb (transitive)
• Synonyms: denationalize, internationalize, extraterritorialize
• Antonyms: nationalize, internalize
• Example Usage: "The treaty sought to extraterritorialize certain crimes, allowing prosecution in multiple jurisdictions."

9. Phonological Comparison:

• Internationalize: in-ter-na-tion-a-lize - Similar structure with a prefix and suffix. Stress falls on the 'na' syllable.
• Nationalize: na-tion-a-lize - Similar structure, but with a different root. Stress falls on the 'na' syllable.
• Territorial: ter-ri-to-ri-al - Shares the root 'territorio'. Stress falls on the 'ri' syllable.

The syllable division in "exterritorialize" is consistent with these words, following the principle of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel clusters. The difference in stress placement is due to the added prefix and the overall length of the word.

Detailed Syllable Analysis:

• ex-: /ɛks/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllable division before a consonant cluster. Exception: The 'x' is a consonant cluster, but it's treated as a single unit for syllabification.
• ter-: /tɛr/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Syllable division after a consonant.
• ri-: /rɪ/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant.
• to-: /tɔː/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant.
• ri-: /ri/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant.
• a-: /ə/ - Open syllable. Rule: Single vowel.
• lize: /lɪz/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant cluster at the end of the syllable.

Division Rules Applied:

1. Onset Maximization: Attempt to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
2. Vowel Nucleus: Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
3. Consonant Cluster Division: When a consonant cluster separates vowels, divide between consonants where possible, respecting phonotactic constraints.
4. Stress Placement: Stress is determined by morphological structure and lexical rules.

Special Considerations:

• The 'x' in 'ex-' is treated as a single unit despite being a consonant cluster.
• The vowel sequence 'ia' is divided to create open syllables.
• The suffix '-ize' is a common English suffix and its syllabification is well-established.

Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

While the provided IPA transcription represents General British English, some regional variations might exist in vowel quality or stress placement. However, the core syllable division is unlikely to change significantly.

Short Analysis:

"Exterritorialize" is a seven-syllable verb derived from Latin roots. Syllabification follows standard English rules, maximizing onsets and respecting vowel clusters. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable. The word means to remove something from territorial jurisdiction.