internationalizing
Syllables
in-ter-na-tion-al-iz-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntəˈnæʃənəlaɪzɪŋ/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
inter- + nation + -ing
The word 'internationalizing' is divided into seven syllables: in-ter-na-tion-al-iz-ing. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tion'). It's formed from the prefix 'inter-', root 'nation', and suffixes '-al', '-ize', and '-ing'. Syllable division follows standard English rules of onset-rime and vowel-consonant separation.
Definitions
- 1
To make something international; to adapt or modify something to suit international tastes or standards.
“The company is actively internationalizing its brand.”
“Internationalizing education is crucial in today's world.”
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 'n'. ter — Open syllable. na — Open syllable. tion — Closed syllable, coda 'tion'. al — Closed syllable, schwa + 'l'. iz — Closed syllable, voiced 'z'. ing — Closed syllable, coda 'ng'
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Onset-Rime
Dividing syllables based on the initial consonant sounds (onset) and the vowel and following consonants (rime).
Vowel-Consonant
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Consonant Clusters
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- The length of the word and multiple suffixes create a complex structure. The 't' in 'tion' can sometimes be pronounced as a flap /ɾ/ in rapid speech.
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