internationalising
Syllables
in-ter-na-tion-al-is-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəlaɪzɪŋ/
Stress
0 1 0 0 1 0 0
Morphemes
inter- + nation + -al
The word 'internationalising' is divided into seven syllables: in-ter-na-tion-al-is-ing. It's a verb formed from the root 'nation' with prefixes and suffixes indicating ongoing action. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('al'). Syllable division follows standard vowel-consonant and morpheme boundary rules.
Definitions
- 1
To make something international in character or scope; to adapt or modify to suit international conditions.
“The company is actively internationalising its operations.”
“Internationalising education is crucial in today's world.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('al'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('in').
Syllables
in — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. ter — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant structure.. na — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel. 't' often palatalized.. al — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. is — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ing — Closed syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables are often divided around a CVC pattern.
Morpheme Boundary
Syllable division often respects morpheme boundaries.
- The pronunciation of 'tion' as /ʃən/ is a common phonetic change but doesn't affect orthographic syllable division.
- The word's length and multiple suffixes contribute to its complexity.
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