antidiscrimination
Syllables
an-ti-dis-crim-i-na-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌæn.tɪ.dɪs.krɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
Stress
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Morphemes
anti- + disc- + -crim-
The word 'antidiscrimination' is divided into seven syllables: an-ti-dis-crim-i-na-tion. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('crim'). It's a noun formed from a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes, primarily functioning to denote actions preventing discrimination. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel sequences.
Definitions
- 1
Action or legislation intended to prevent discrimination.
“The company implemented an antidiscrimination policy.”
“Antidiscrimination laws protect employees from unfair treatment.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('crim'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple prefixes and suffixes.
Syllables
an — Open, unstressed syllable.. ti — Closed, unstressed syllable.. dis — Closed, unstressed syllable.. crim — Closed, stressed syllable.. i — Open, unstressed syllable.. na — Open, unstressed syllable.. tion — Closed, unstressed syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllables are often divided before a vowel preceded by a consonant.
Consonant Blends
Consonant blends are generally kept together within a syllable.
- The 'ti' sequence is often reduced to /tʃ/ in rapid speech.
- Potential for slight vowel reduction in 'na' to a schwa /ə/.
- Regional accents may influence vowel quality in 'crim'.
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