pseudointernational
Syllables
pseu-do-in-ter-na-tion-al
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːdoʊˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
pseudo- + international
The word 'pseudointernational' is divided into seven syllables: pseu-do-in-ter-na-tion-al. Stress falls on the 'na' syllable. It's composed of the prefix 'pseudo-', the root 'international', and no suffix. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel-following consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
Appearing to be international in character but lacking genuine international involvement or recognition.
“The company's pseudointernational marketing campaign failed to resonate with foreign audiences.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('na-').
Syllables
pseu — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. do — Open syllable, diphthong.. in — Closed syllable, nasal consonant.. ter — Closed syllable, r-coloring.. na — Open syllable.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. al — Closed syllable, schwa.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maximized in the onset of syllables.
Vowel-Following Consonant Cluster
Syllables are generally divided after vowels.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables often follow a CVC structure.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'pseudo-'.
- Possible simplification of /ntər/ to /nər/ in rapid speech.
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