internationalizing
Syllables
in-ter-na-tion-al-iz-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəlaɪzɪŋ/
Stress
0 1 0 0 1 0 0
Morphemes
inter- + nation + -al
The word 'internationalizing' is divided into seven syllables: in-ter-na-tion-al-iz-ing. The primary stress falls on the 'al' syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'inter-', the root 'nation', and the suffixes '-al', '-ize', and '-ing'. The syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant division rules, with the 'tion' sequence forming a distinct syllable.
Definitions
- 1
To make something international in character or scope; to adapt or modify to suit international tastes or standards.
“The company is internationalizing its brand.”
“Internationalizing education is a key goal.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('al'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('in').
Syllables
in — Open syllable, unstressed.. ter — Closed syllable, unstressed.. na — Open syllable, unstressed.. tion — Closed syllable, unstressed.. al — Open syllable, primary stress.. iz — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ing — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel-Consonant (V-C)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel (C-V)
Syllables are often divided before a vowel preceded by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (C-V-C)
Syllables are divided between the vowels in C-V-C patterns.
- The 'tion' sequence often forms a syllable on its own.
- The suffix '-al' can sometimes be ambiguous, but is clearly separated here by the vowel sound.
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