discriminatorily
Syllables
dis-crim-in-a-tor-i-ly
Pronunciation
/dɪˌskrɪmɪˈneɪtərɪli/
Stress
0010101
Morphemes
dis- + crim + -inatorily
The word 'discriminatorily' is divided into seven syllables based on onset-rime structure and vowel nuclei. Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable. The word's morphology is complex, with Latin-derived prefixes and suffixes, and an English adverbial suffix. Syllabification follows standard English rules, with no significant exceptions.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that shows or involves discrimination.
“The policy was applied discriminatorily against minority groups.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('nei').
Syllables
dis — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. crim — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. in — Closed syllable, onset-rime structure.. a — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. tor — Closed syllable, onset-rime structure.. i — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. ly — Closed syllable, onset-rime structure.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Dividing syllables based on the consonant-vowel boundary.
Vowel Nucleus
Single vowels typically form their own syllables.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within the onset.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllable division rules.
- The presence of multiple suffixes adds to the complexity.
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