internationalisation
Syllables
in-ter-na-tion-al-i-sa-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntərnæʃənəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Stress
00010000
Morphemes
inter- + nation + -alisation
The word 'internationalisation' is divided into eight syllables: in-ter-na-tion-al-i-sa-tion. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tion'). It's morphologically complex, built from the prefix 'inter-', root 'nation', and suffixes '-al' and '-isation'. Syllabification follows standard onset-rime division rules with vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
The process of adapting or modifying something to be suitable for use in an international context; making international.
“The internationalisation of the company led to increased profits.”
“The internationalisation of culture is a complex process.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tion').
Syllables
in — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ter — Closed syllable, unstressed.. na — Open syllable, unstressed.. tion — Closed syllable, stressed.. al — Open syllable, unstressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. sa — Open syllable, unstressed.. tion — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel Reduction
Unstressed vowels are often reduced to schwa /ə/.
Stress Assignment
Primary stress is assigned based on morphological structure and common stress patterns in English.
- Spelling variation between '-isation' and '-ization' does not affect syllabification.
- Flap /ɾ/ for /t/ between vowels is a common allophonic variation in American English.
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