internationalize
Syllables
in-ter-na-tion-al-ize
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntəˈnæʃənəlaɪz/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
inter- + nation + -al
The word 'internationalize' is divided into six syllables: in-ter-na-tion-al-ize. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('al'). It's a verb formed from the root 'nation' with the prefixes 'inter-' and suffixes '-al' and '-ize'. Syllabification follows standard vowel-consonant division rules, creating open syllables.
Definitions
- 1
To make international.
“The company is trying to internationalize its brand.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('al'). The first, second, third, fourth and sixth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, unstressed.. ter — Open syllable, unstressed.. na — Open syllable, unstressed.. tion — Open syllable, unstressed.. al — Open syllable, stressed.. ize — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel sound, especially when followed by a consonant.
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are considered open syllables.
- Potential reduction of the 't' sound in 'international' in some pronunciations.
- The schwa sound /ə/ is common in unstressed syllables.
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