internationalized
Syllables
in-ter-na-tion-al-ized
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntəˈnæʃənəlaɪzd/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
inter- + nation + -ed
The word 'internationalized' is divided into six syllables: in-ter-na-tion-al-ized. Stress falls on the fourth syllable ('na-'). The word is morphologically complex, built from a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Syllable division follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, with vowel reduction occurring in unstressed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
To make international.
“The company has internationalized its operations.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('na-'), indicated by '1'. Other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
in — Open syllable, onset 'n', rime 'i'.. ter — Open syllable, onset 't', rime 'ə'.. na — Open syllable, onset 'n', rime 'a'.. tion — Onset cluster 'ʃn', rime 'ən'.. al — Open syllable, onset 'l', rime 'ə'.. ized — Onset cluster 'ɪz', rime 'd'.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onset
Prioritize placing consonants at the beginning of syllables.
Consonant-Vowel Structure
Favor syllables with a consonant followed by a vowel (CV).
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Prevent consonants from being left alone at the end of a syllable.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables (schwa /ə/).
- The /ʃn/ cluster in 'tion' requires careful consideration.
- Non-rhoticity in British English pronunciation.
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