internationalizes
Syllables
in-ter-na-tion-al-iz-es
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntəˈnæʃənəlaɪzɪz/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
inter- + nation- + -alize-s
The word 'internationalizes' is divided into seven syllables: in-ter-na-tion-al-iz-es. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tion'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Syllabification follows standard English (GB) rules based on onset-rime structure and sonority sequencing.
Definitions
- 1
To make international; to adapt to or involve multiple nations.
“The company is internationalizing its operations.”
“The artist's work is becoming increasingly internationalized.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tion'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple suffixes.
Syllables
in — Closed syllable, onset 'in'. ter — Closed syllable, onset 'ter'. na — Open syllable, onset 'na'. tion — Closed syllable, stressed syllable. al — Open syllable, schwa vowel. iz — Closed syllable, diphthong. es — Closed syllable, inflectional suffix
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the consonant-vowel structure, identifying the onset (initial consonant(s)) and rime (vowel and following consonants).
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables follow a pattern of increasing sonority from onset to nucleus and decreasing sonority thereafter.
- Schwa reduction in unstressed syllables is a common phonetic variation.
- Potential for /ɪz/ or /s/ pronunciation of the final '-es' depending on preceding sound.
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