internationality
Syllables
in-ter-na-tion-al-i-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntəˈnæʃənæləti/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
inter- + nation + -al
Internationality is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the fifth syllable. It's built from the prefix 'inter-', root 'nation', and suffixes '-al' and '-ity'. Syllabification follows standard English rules, and the word denotes worldwide scope.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being international; worldwide scope or character.
“The increasing internationality of business is a significant trend.”
“The university promotes internationality through exchange programs.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('nal'), consistent with stress patterns in words ending in '-ity'.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, onset 'n', rhyme 'in'. ter — Open syllable, onset 't', rhyme 'er'. na — Open syllable, onset 'n', rhyme 'a'. tion — Open syllable, onset 'ʃ', rhyme 'ən'. al — Open syllable, onset 'l', rhyme 'al'. i — Open syllable, vowel as nucleus. ty — Open syllable, onset 't', rhyme 'i'
Word Parts
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Onset-Rhyme
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with preceding consonants forming the onset and following consonants forming the coda (rhyme).
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Stress Placement
Stress is often placed on the penultimate syllable, especially with suffixes like -ity.
- The silent 't' in '-tion-' is a common feature of GB English pronunciation.
- Regional variations in pronunciation could lead to slight differences in syllable division.
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