internationalising
Syllables
in-ter-na-tion-al-is-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntəˈnæʃənəlaɪzɪŋ/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
inter- + nation + -al-is-ing
The word 'internationalising' is divided into seven syllables: in-ter-na-tion-al-is-ing. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tion'). It's morphologically complex, built from Latin and Greek roots and English suffixes. Syllabification follows standard GB English rules of onset-rime division and syllable weight.
Definitions
- 1
Making something international; adapting to an international standard or scope.
“The company is internationalising its operations.”
“Internationalising education is a key goal.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tion'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple suffixes.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, onset 'n'. ter — Open syllable, onset 't'. na — Open syllable, onset 'n'. tion — Closed syllable, onset 'ʃ'. al — Open syllable, onset 'l'. is — Closed syllable, onset 'z'. ing — Closed syllable, nasal coda
Word Parts
Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided between the onset (initial consonant(s)) and the rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Syllable Weight
Syllables with heavier codas (more consonants) tend to be more prominent.
Vowel-Consonant Division
When a vowel is followed by a consonant, a syllable break often occurs.
- The 't' in 'international' can be realized as a flap [ɾ] in some GB English dialects.
- Schwa reduction in unstressed syllables is common.
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