Hyphenation ofexterritorialize

1. IPA Transcription: /ˌɛkstəˌrɪtɔːriəlˈaɪz/

2. Morphemic Breakdown:

• Prefix: ex- (Latin, meaning "out of," "from") - functions to reverse or remove.
• Root: territori- (Latin, territorium meaning "land around," "territory") - denotes a geographical area or sphere of influence.
• Suffix: -al- (Latin, adjectival suffix) - forms an adjective.
• Suffix: -ize (Greek, -izein meaning "to make," "to cause to be") - forms a verb.

3. Stressed Syllables: Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: /ˌɛkstəˌrɪtɔːriəlˈaɪz/. Secondary stress is on the first syllable.

4. Syllables List with IPA and Rule Explanations:

• ex- /ɛks/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllables typically end in a vowel sound.
• te- /tə/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel sound followed by a consonant.
• rri- /rɪ/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant cluster followed by a vowel.
• to- /tɔː/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel sound followed by a consonant.
• ri- /ri/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Vowel sound followed by a consonant.
• al- /əl/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Vowel sound followed by a consonant.
• i- /aɪ/ - Open syllable. Rule: Diphthong.
• ze /z/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Vowel sound followed by a consonant.

5. Syllable Division Rule Explanations:

• Vowel-Consonant-E (VCE) Pattern: Not applicable here.
• Open Syllables: Syllables ending in a vowel sound are generally considered open.
• Closed Syllables: Syllables ending in a consonant sound are generally considered closed.
• Consonant Clusters: Consonant clusters are typically maintained within a syllable unless a vowel can naturally be inserted between them.
• Diphthongs: Diphthongs (two vowel sounds within one syllable) form a single syllable.

6. Potential Exceptions/Special Cases:

• The 'r' sound can sometimes create a syllable break, but in this case, it's integrated into the preceding syllable due to the vowel sound.
• The suffix '-ize' can sometimes be pronounced as '-ise' in British English, which might slightly alter the syllable division.

7. Exceptions/Special Cases for the Word as a Whole:

• The word is relatively long and complex, requiring careful consideration of morphemic boundaries and stress patterns.
• The presence of multiple suffixes adds to the complexity of the syllable division.

8. Syllable Division and Parts of Speech:

• The word primarily functions as a verb. Syllabification remains consistent regardless of its grammatical role. As an adjective (exterritorial), the stress pattern and syllable division remain the same.

9. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: To remove from territorial control or jurisdiction; to make extraterritorial.
• Grammatical Category: Verb
• Synonyms: detach, disannex, liberate, free
• Antonyms: annex, incorporate, integrate
• Examples: "The government decided to exterritorialize the disputed region."

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

• Some speakers might reduce the vowel sounds in unstressed syllables, leading to a slightly different phonetic realization. However, the syllable division would remain the same.
• British English pronunciation might favor '-ise' over '-ize', potentially affecting the final syllable's pronunciation but not its division.

11. Phonological Comparison:

• internationalize: in-ter-na-tion-al-ize - Similar structure with multiple suffixes. Stress pattern is also on the penultimate syllable.
• territorialize: ter-ri-to-ri-al-ize - Shares the root "territori-" and the suffix "-ize". Syllable division is consistent.
• legalize: le-gal-ize - Simpler structure, but shares the "-ize" suffix. Stress pattern is on the final syllable, differing from "exterritorialize".