internationalized
Syllables
in-ter-na-tion-al-ized
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəlaɪzd/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
inter- + nation + -ed
The word 'internationalized' is divided into six syllables: in-ter-na-tion-al-ized. It's formed from the prefix 'inter-', root 'nation', and suffixes '-al', '-ize', and '-ed'. Primary stress falls on the 'na' syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime division and vowel-consonant grouping.
Definitions
- 1
To adapt or modify something to be suitable for use internationally; to make international in character.
“The company has internationalized its product line.”
“The curriculum was internationalized to attract students from around the world.”
- 1
Having been made suitable for use internationally.
“an internationalized curriculum”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the syllable 'na' in 'national'. Secondary stress falls on 'in'.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ter — Closed syllable.. na — Open syllable, primary stressed syllable.. tion — Closed syllable.. al — Open syllable.. ized — Closed syllable.
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Consonant Clusters
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- The flapped 't' sound in /ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəlaɪzd/ is a common phonetic variation in American English.
- The stress pattern is relatively fixed, but slight variations can occur depending on speaking rate and emphasis.
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