Hyphenation ofinternationalising

Analysis of "internationalising"

1. Pronunciation Examination:

The word "internationalising" is pronounced /ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəlaɪzɪŋ/ in US English. It's a complex word with multiple morphemes and potential syllable division points.

2. Syllable Division:

The syllable division, adhering to the rule of using only the original letters, is: in-ter-na-tion-al-is-ing

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: inter- (Latin, meaning "between" or "among") - Function: intensifier/relational.
• Root: nation (Latin natio, meaning "birth, race, people") - Function: core meaning relating to a nation.
• Suffix: -al (Latin, adjectival suffix) - Function: forms an adjective.
• Suffix: -is- (Greek, verbal suffix) - Function: forms a verb.
• Suffix: -ing (English, progressive/gerundive suffix) - Function: indicates ongoing action or a noun formed from a verb.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable: in-ter-na-tion-al-is-ing. Secondary stress is present on the first syllable: in-ter-na-tion-al-is-ing.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəlaɪzɪŋ/

6. Edge Case Review:

The sequence "tion" often forms a syllable on its own, as it does here. The "-is-" suffix can sometimes be tricky, but in this case, it clearly separates from "-ing" to form a distinct syllable.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Internationalising" primarily functions as a verb (present participle/gerund). If used as a noun (less common), the stress pattern would likely remain the same, though the pronunciation might be slightly more relaxed.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: To make something international in character or scope; to adapt or modify to suit international conditions.
• Grammatical Category: Verb (present participle/gerund)
• Synonyms: globalizing, universalizing, cosmopolitanizing
• Antonyms: nationalizing, localizing, provincializing
• Examples:
  • "The company is actively internationalising its operations."
  • "Internationalising education is crucial in today's world."

9. Phonological Comparison:

• nationalisation: na-tion-al-i-sa-tion (similar syllable structure, stress on the third syllable)
• organisation: or-gan-i-sa-tion (similar syllable structure, stress on the second syllable)
• communication: com-mu-ni-ca-tion (similar syllable structure, stress on the third syllable)

The key difference lies in the length and complexity of the root and the number of suffixes. "Internationalising" has a longer root ("nation") and more suffixes ("-al", "-is", "-ing") than the other words, leading to a greater number of syllables.

Detailed Syllable Analysis:

Division Rules Applied:

• Vowel-Consonant (VC) Rule: Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant (e.g., "in-ter").
• Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC) Rule: Syllables are often divided around a CVC pattern (e.g., "ter").
• Morpheme Boundary Rule: Syllable division often respects morpheme boundaries (e.g., "nation-al").
• Vowel Digraph/Diphthong Rule: Vowel combinations are generally kept together within a syllable.

Special Considerations:

The word's length and the presence of multiple suffixes make it a complex case. The pronunciation of "tion" as /ʃən/ is a common phonetic change but doesn't affect the orthographic syllable division.

Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Some speakers might reduce the vowel in the unstressed syllables (e.g., /ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəlaɪzɪŋ/ becoming /ˌɪntərˈnæʃnəlaɪzɪŋ/). This wouldn't significantly alter the syllable division.