internationalise
Syllables
in-ter-na-tion-al-ise
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntəˈnæʃənəlaɪz/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
inter- + nation + -al
The word 'internationalise' is a six-syllable verb (in-ter-na-tion-al-ise) with primary stress on the fourth syllable. Syllable division follows vowel-consonant and morpheme boundary rules, with potential pronunciation variations in the 't' sound and spelling of the suffix.
Definitions
- 1
To make international; to adapt or modify something to suit international conditions or standards.
“The company is planning to internationalise its operations.”
“We need to internationalise the curriculum to prepare students for a globalized world.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tion'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
in — Closed syllable, single vowel sound followed by a consonant.. ter — Open syllable, vowel sound preceded by a consonant.. na — Open syllable, vowel sound preceded by a consonant.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel and consonant.. al — Closed syllable, vowel sound surrounded by consonants.. ise — Closed syllable, diphthong followed by a consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters between vowels are split, but morphemes are kept intact.
Morpheme Boundary Rule
Syllable division often respects morpheme boundaries (prefix, root, suffix).
- The British English spelling '-ise' is a variant of '-ize'.
- The 't' in 'international' can be realized as a flap [ɾ] or a quick [d] in some accents.
- Stress placement is crucial for correct pronunciation.
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