indiscriminantly
Syllables
in-dis-crim-in-ant-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmɪnəntli/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
in- + discrim- + -inant-ly
The word 'indiscriminantly' is syllabified as in-dis-crim-in-ant-ly, with primary stress on the fourth syllable. It's morphologically complex, comprising a Latin prefix, root, and suffixes, and functions as an adverb. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and morphemic boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
In a random or without careful selection; without discrimination.
“The aid was distributed indiscriminately to all the refugees.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('in'). The first and third syllables have secondary stress, while the second, fifth and sixth are unstressed.
Syllables
in — Closed syllable, single vowel sound followed by a consonant.. dis — Closed syllable, vowel sound surrounded by consonants.. crim — Closed syllable, consonant blend followed by a vowel and consonant.. in — Closed syllable, single vowel sound followed by a consonant.. ant — Closed syllable, vowel sound followed by a consonant.. ly — Open syllable, vowel sound followed by a consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables often end with a vowel sound.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
When a vowel is surrounded by consonants, it typically forms a separate syllable.
Consonant Blend Rule
Consonant blends are treated as a single unit within a syllable.
- The word's length and multiple suffixes require careful attention to morphemic boundaries.
- The stress pattern is crucial for disambiguating potential divisions.
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