internationalist
Syllables
in-ter-na-tion-al-ist
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntəˈnæʃənəlɪst/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
inter- + nation + -al
The word 'internationalist' is divided into six syllables (in-ter-na-tion-al-ist) with stress on the fourth syllable. It's built from Latin and Greek morphemes and follows standard English syllabification rules, prioritizing the written form even with pronunciation nuances.
Definitions
- 1
A person who advocates for international cooperation and understanding.
“He was a dedicated internationalist, working tirelessly for peace.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tion'). The first, second, third, fifth and sixth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
in — Closed syllable, consisting of a consonant and a vowel.. ter — Open syllable, consisting of a consonant and a schwa.. na — Open syllable, consisting of a consonant and a schwa.. tion — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster and a vowel.. al — Open syllable, consisting of a consonant and a schwa.. ist — Closed syllable, consisting of a vowel and two consonants.
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CV Syllable Structure
Consonant-Vowel combinations generally form a syllable.
CVC Syllable Structure
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant combinations form a syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a single syllable.
- The 'tion' cluster is a common exception where pronunciation may not perfectly align with orthography.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly alter vowel qualities, but not the syllable division.
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