discriminatingly
Syllables
dis-crim-in-a-ting-ly
Pronunciation
/dɪsˈkrɪmɪneɪtɪŋli/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
dis- + crimen- + -inatingly
The word 'discriminatingly' is divided into six syllables: dis-crim-in-a-ting-ly. The primary stress falls on 'crim'. Syllabification follows the vowel peak principle and considers affix boundaries. It functions as an adverb, meaning 'in a way that shows careful selection'.
Definitions
- 1
In a way that shows or involves careful selection and distinction between things.
“The books were chosen discriminatingly from a wide range of authors.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('crim'). The first, second, fourth, fifth and sixth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
dis — Open syllable, initial syllable.. crim — Closed syllable, contains the primary stress.. in — Closed syllable.. a — Open syllable, schwa sound.. ting — Closed syllable, contains the 'ng' cluster.. ly — Open syllable, final syllable.
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Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant After Vowel
Consonants following a vowel typically create a syllable boundary.
Affix Boundaries
Prefixes and suffixes often delineate syllable boundaries.
- Potential for vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Variations in pronunciation due to regional accents.
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