indiscriminately
Syllables
in-dis-crim-in-ate-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmɪnɪtli/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
in- + discrim- + -ly
The word 'indiscriminately' is divided into six syllables: in-dis-crim-in-ate-ly. It is an adverb formed from a Latin root with multiple English and Latin suffixes. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllable division follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
In a random or without careful selection; haphazardly.
“The aid was distributed indiscriminately to all the refugees.”
“He fired indiscriminately into the crowd.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('crim'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple suffixes.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, onset consonant.. dis — Open syllable, onset consonant.. crim — Closed syllable, complex onset.. in — Open syllable, onset consonant.. ate — Open syllable, diphthong.. ly — Open syllable, onset consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the following syllable whenever possible.
Vowel-Following Consonant
Consonants following a vowel are typically assigned to the following syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
No syllable should begin or end with a single consonant if it can be combined with an adjacent vowel.
- The 'scrim' sequence requires careful consideration due to the complex onset, but is justified by common English usage.
- The word's length and complex morphology necessitate careful application of syllable division rules.
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