internationalised
Syllables
in-ter-na-tion-al-ised
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntəˈnæʃənəlaɪzd/
Stress
0 1 0 0 1 0
Morphemes
inter- + nation + -al
The word 'internationalised' is divided into six syllables: in-ter-na-tion-al-ised. It features a complex morphemic structure with Latin roots and suffixes. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('al'). The pronunciation is /ˌɪntəˈnæʃənəlaɪzd/ in General British English.
Definitions
- 1
To make international; to adapt or modify to suit international conditions or standards.
“The company has internationalised its operations.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('al'), with secondary stress on the first syllable ('in').
Syllables
in — Closed syllable, onset-nucleus-coda.. ter — Open syllable, onset-nucleus.. na — Open syllable, onset-nucleus.. tion — Closed syllable, onset-nucleus-coda, complex onset.. al — Open syllable, onset-nucleus, primary stress.. ised — Closed syllable, onset-nucleus-coda, diphthong nucleus.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset-Nucleus-Coda
Each syllable contains an onset (initial consonant(s)), a nucleus (vowel), and a coda (final consonant(s)).
Vowel Following Consonant
Syllables are often formed around vowels preceded by consonants.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Initial and final consonant clusters are generally maintained within syllables.
- The length of the word and multiple suffixes create a complex syllable structure.
- The British English spelling '-ised' is a variation of '-ized'.
- Stress placement is crucial for correct pronunciation.
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