internationalizations
Syllables
in-ter-na-tion-al-i-za-tions
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntərnæʃənəlaɪˈzeɪʃənz/
Stress
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Morphemes
inter + nation + alizations
The word 'internationalizations' is divided into eight syllables: in-ter-na-tion-al-i-za-tions. It's a noun formed from the root 'nation' with multiple prefixes and suffixes. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('al'). The phonetic transcription is /ˌɪntərnæʃənəlaɪˈzeɪʃənz/.
Definitions
- 1
The process or result of making something international; the act of adapting something to suit different countries or cultures.
“The company focused on the internationalizations of its product line.”
“These internationalizations reflect a growing interconnectedness of global markets.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('al'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, unstressed.. ter — Closed syllable, unstressed.. na — Open syllable, unstressed.. tion — Closed syllable, unstressed.. al — Open syllable, stressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. za — Open syllable, unstressed.. tions — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often split based on sonority.
Affix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes generally form separate syllables.
- The word's length and complex morphology can lead to mispronunciation.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common source of variation.
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