internationalize
Syllables
in-ter-na-tion-al-ize
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəlaɪz/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
inter- + nation + -al
The word 'internationalize' is divided into six syllables: in-ter-na-tion-al-ize. It features a Latin-derived prefix, root, and suffixes. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tion'). Syllabification follows standard US English rules based on vowel sounds and morphemic boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
To make international; to adapt or modify something to suit international conditions or standards.
“The company plans to internationalize its product line.”
“Efforts are being made to internationalize the curriculum.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tion'). The first, second, fifth and sixth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
in — Closed syllable, single vowel sound.. ter — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. na — Open syllable, simple vowel sound.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster, silent 't'.. al — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. ize — Closed syllable, diphthong and voiced 'z' sound.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables generally end with a vowel sound. This rule is applied throughout the word.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Consonant clusters are often broken around vowel sounds, as seen in 'ter'.
Morphemic Boundaries
Syllable divisions often align with morphemic boundaries (prefix, root, suffix).
- The silent 't' in 'tion' is a morphological feature that doesn't affect syllabification but impacts pronunciation.
- The presence of schwa vowels in unstressed syllables is common in US English.
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