internationalist
Syllables
in-ter-na-tion-al-ist
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəlɪst/
Stress
0 1 0 1 0 0
Morphemes
inter- + nation + -ist
The word 'internationalist' is divided into six syllables: in-ter-na-tion-al-ist. It features a complex morphemic structure with Latin and Greek roots and suffixes. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tion'), with secondary stress on the first ('in'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and morpheme boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
A person who advocates for international cooperation and understanding.
“He was a dedicated internationalist, working for peace and diplomacy.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tion'). Secondary stress falls on the first syllable ('in').
Syllables
in — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ter — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. na — Open syllable, vowel following a consonant.. tion — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster, schwa-based.. al — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ist — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables typically end with a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are often broken after the first consonant if a vowel follows.
Morpheme Boundary
Syllable division often respects morpheme boundaries.
- The 't' in 'internationalist' can sometimes be elided in rapid speech, but this doesn't change the underlying syllabification.
- The complex consonant clusters require careful consideration of sonority sequencing.
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