internationality
Syllables
in-ter-na-tion-al-i-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntərnæʃənˈæləti/
Stress
0100101
Morphemes
inter- + nation + -ity
Internationality is a seven-syllable noun (in-ter-na-tion-al-i-ty) with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from Latin roots and suffixes, denoting worldwide scope. Syllabification follows standard English rules, and its structure is consistent with similar words like nationality and personality.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being international; worldwide scope or character.
“The increasing internationality of business is a significant trend.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable (/ˈælə/), with secondary stress on the first syllable (/ɪn/). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
in — Closed syllable, onset-rime structure.. ter — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant division.. na — Open syllable, vowel-consonant division.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster and schwa.. al — Open syllable, vowel-consonant division.. i — Open syllable, single vowel.. ty — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant division.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided between the onset (initial consonants) and the rime (vowel and following consonants).
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after vowels, especially when followed by consonants.
Consonant Cluster Allowance
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables when they form a natural phonetic unit.
- Schwa reduction in unstressed syllables.
- The word's length and multiple morphemes contribute to its complex syllable structure.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly alter vowel quality.
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