internationalizations
Syllables
in-ter-na-tion-al-i-za-tions
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntəˈnæʃənəlaɪˈzeɪʃənz/
Stress
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Morphemes
inter- + nation + -alizations
The word 'internationalizations' is divided into eight syllables with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('al'). It's a noun formed from the root 'nation' with prefixes and suffixes indicating the process of becoming international. Syllable division follows standard CV and CVC patterns, with some vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
The act or process of making something international; the state of being internationalized; multiple instances of internationalization.
“The company is focusing on internationalizations to expand its market reach.”
“The latest round of internationalizations has led to increased cultural exchange.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('al'). The stress pattern is typical for words of this length and complexity.
Syllables
in — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel pattern.. ter — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant pattern, schwa vowel.. na — Open syllable, vowel-consonant pattern, schwa vowel.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster-vowel-consonant pattern, palatalization of 't' to /ʃ/.. al — Open syllable, vowel-consonant pattern, primary stress.. i — Open syllable, diphthong.. za — Open syllable, vowel-consonant pattern.. tions — Closed syllable, consonant cluster-vowel-consonant-consonant pattern, plural marker.
Word Parts
Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllables are divided between consonant and vowel sounds.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables are divided after the vowel in CVC patterns.
Open Syllable
Syllables ending in a vowel are considered open.
- The sequence '-al-i-' is somewhat unusual but follows established pronunciation patterns.
- Vowel reduction (schwa) is common in unstressed syllables.
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