internazionalizza
Syllables
in-ter-na-zio-na-li-zza
Pronunciation
/ˌinternattsjonaˈlitzːa/
Stress
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Morphemes
inter- + nazion- + -alizza
The word 'internazionalizza' is divided into seven syllables: in-ter-na-zio-na-li-zza. It's a verb derived from Latin roots, with stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows Italian rules prioritizing onsets, vowel separation, and geminate consonant treatment.
Definitions
- 1
To make international; to adapt to an international standard or context.
To internationalize
“L'azienda sta cercando di internazionalizzare i suoi prodotti.”
“Il governo ha deciso di internazionalizzare il settore energetico.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('liz'). The stress pattern is typical for Italian verbs ending in -izzare.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, simple consonant-vowel structure.. ter — Open syllable, simple consonant-vowel structure.. na — Open syllable, simple consonant-vowel structure.. zio — Open syllable, containing the affricate /ts/.. na — Open syllable, simple consonant-vowel structure.. li — Open syllable, simple consonant-vowel structure.. zza — Closed syllable, containing a geminate consonant /tsː/
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Prioritizes creating syllables with consonant onsets whenever possible.
Vowel Sequences
Separates vowel sequences into distinct syllables.
Geminate Consonants
Treats geminate consonants as a single unit within a syllable, often creating a closed syllable.
Affricates
Treats affricates (like /ts/) as single consonant sounds within a syllable.
- The geminate consonant 'zz' is phonemic in Italian and influences syllable structure.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllable division rules.
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