internationalised
Syllables
in-ter-na-tion-al-ised
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəlaɪzd/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
inter- + nation + -d
The word 'internationalised' is divided into six syllables: in-ter-na-tion-al-ised. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tion'). It's a verb formed from the root 'nation' with multiple prefixes and suffixes, following standard English syllabification rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and morphological boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
To make international; to adapt or modify to suit international conditions or standards.
“The company has internationalised its operations.”
“The curriculum was internationalised to attract students from around the world.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tion'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple suffixes.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ter — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.. na — Open syllable.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.. al — Open syllable.. ised — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables typically end with a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable.
Morphological Boundaries
Syllable divisions often respect morphemic boundaries.
- The schwa sound /ə/ can sometimes lead to ambiguity in syllable division.
- The British vs. American spelling of '-ise' vs. '-ize' doesn't affect the syllabification.
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