indiscrimanently
Syllables
in-dis-cri-man-ent-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌɪndɪskrɪmɪnəntli/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
in- + discrim- + -ly
Indiscrimanently is a seven-syllable adverb divided as in-dis-cri-man-ent-ly, with primary stress on 'man'. It's derived from Latin roots and exhibits a complex morphological structure.
Definitions
- 1
In a way that shows no discrimination; impartially; without careful selection.
“The aid was distributed indiscrimanently to all victims of the disaster.”
“He hired employees indiscrimanently, regardless of their background.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('man'). The stress pattern is weak on the initial syllables, building to the stressed syllable, and then diminishing towards the end.
Syllables
in — Closed syllable, weak stress.. dis — Closed syllable, weak stress.. cri — Open syllable, weak stress.. man — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ent — Closed syllable, weak stress.. ly — Open syllable, weak stress.
Word Parts
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Onset-Coda Division
Syllables are divided based on the presence of an onset (initial consonant sound) and a coda (final consonant sound).
Vowel-Consonant Division
When a vowel is followed by a consonant, a syllable break often occurs.
Stress Assignment
Stress is assigned based on morphological structure (prefixes and suffixes often receive less stress) and phonological weight.
- The word's length and complex morphology make it prone to mis-syllabification.
- The vowel sequence 'i-a' in 'man' requires careful consideration.
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