discriminational
Syllables
dis-crim-i-na-tion-al
Pronunciation
/dɪˌskrɪmɪˈneɪʃənəl/
Stress
010111
Morphemes
dis- + crim + inational
The word 'discriminational' is divided into six syllables: dis-crim-i-na-tion-al. It features a Latin-derived prefix 'dis-', root 'crim', and English suffix 'inational'. Primary stress falls on the 'na' syllable. Syllable division follows vowel division and consonant cluster maintenance rules.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or characterized by discrimination; involving or based on making distinctions.
“The company's discriminational hiring practices were challenged in court.”
“Discriminational policies can have a devastating impact on marginalized communities.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('na'). Syllables 'dis', 'crim', 'i' and 'tion' are unstressed, while 'al' receives secondary stress.
Syllables
dis — Open syllable, onset-rhyme structure.. crim — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. i — Open syllable, weak vowel sound.. na — Open syllable, diphthong rhyme.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. al — Closed syllable, liquid consonant coda.
Word Parts
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Vowel Division
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable as much as possible.
Weak Syllables
Unstressed syllables, often containing schwa, are frequently short.
- The length of the word and the number of syllables make it relatively complex.
- The presence of multiple schwa vowels contributes to the word's reduced vowel quality in unstressed syllables.
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