internationalists
Syllables
in-ter-na-tion-al-ists
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəlɪsts/
Stress
0 1 0 0 1 0
Morphemes
inter- + nation + -s
The word 'internationalists' is divided into six syllables: in-ter-na-tion-al-ists. It features a complex morphemic structure with Latin and Greek roots and suffixes. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('al'). Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rhyme and CVC structure.
Definitions
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People who support international cooperation and understanding.
“The internationalists called for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.”
“She identified herself as one of the internationalists.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('al'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('in').
Syllables
in — Open syllable, onset-rhyme structure.. ter — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. na — Open syllable, onset-rhyme structure.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. al — Open syllable, onset-rhyme structure.. ists — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rhyme
Syllables are formed around a vowel sound, with preceding consonants forming the onset and following consonants forming the coda.
CVC Structure
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant sequences typically form closed syllables.
- The 'tion' syllable can sometimes be analyzed differently, but separating it is standard.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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