internationalization
Syllables
in-ter-na-tion-al-i-za-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntərnæʃənəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Stress
01011011
Morphemes
inter- + nation + -alization
Internationalization is a seven-syllable noun (/ˌɪntərnæʃənəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/) with primary stress on the fifth syllable. It's formed from Latin and Greek morphemes and syllabified according to standard English phonological rules, maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The process of adapting a product or service to make it usable in multiple countries or cultures.
“The company invested heavily in the internationalization of its software.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('al'), with secondary stress often on the first syllable ('in').
Syllables
in — Closed syllable, onset cluster. ter — Closed syllable. na — Open syllable. tion — Closed syllable. al — Closed syllable. i — Open syllable. za — Open syllable. tion — Closed syllable
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless they form a valid coda.
Vowel-Following Consonant
A vowel followed by a consonant typically forms a syllable.
- The word's length and complex morphology can lead to pronunciation variations.
- Elision of /t/ between 'nation' and 'al' in rapid speech is possible but doesn't affect syllabification.
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