indiscriminateness
Syllables
in-dis-crim-i-nate-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌɪndɪskrɪmɪneɪtnəs/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
in- + discriminate + -ness
The word 'indiscriminateness' is divided into six syllables: in-dis-crim-i-nate-ness. It comprises the prefix 'in-', the root 'discriminate', and the suffix '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllable division follows onset-rime principles, accommodating consonant clusters and vowel-only syllables.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being indiscriminate; lack of careful distinction.
“His indiscriminate generosity led to financial ruin.”
“The indiscriminate use of pesticides harmed the ecosystem.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable (/ˈɪneɪt/), with secondary stress on the first syllable (/ɪn/). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
in — Closed syllable, onset with consonant cluster.. dis — Closed syllable, simple onset-rime structure.. crim — Closed syllable, consonant blend in onset.. i — Open syllable, vowel-only.. nate — Open syllable, part of the root 'discriminate'. ness — Closed syllable, suffix indicating state or quality.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
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Vowel-Only Syllable
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Consonant Cluster Rule
Allowing consonant clusters at the beginning or end of syllables.
- The length of the word and multiple suffixes contribute to its complexity.
- Potential schwa reduction in the unstressed vowel /ɪ/.
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