indiscriminating
Syllables
in-dis-crim-i-nat-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌɪn.dɪsˈkrɪm.ɪ.neɪ.tɪŋ/
Stress
001010
Morphemes
in- + discrim- + -inating
The word 'indiscriminating' is divided into six syllables: in-dis-crim-i-nat-ing. It consists of the prefix 'in-', the root 'discrim-', and the suffix '-inating'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('crim'). The syllabification follows standard English onset-rime division rules.
Definitions
- 1
Showing no refinement or good taste; not discerning.
“He had an indiscriminating taste in art.”
“Her indiscriminating comments offended many people.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('crim'). Secondary stress is minimal.
Syllables
in — Closed syllable, onset 'n'. dis — Closed syllable, onset 'd'. crim — Closed syllable, onset 'kr'. i — Open syllable, schwa vowel. nat — Open syllable, diphthong. ing — Closed syllable, onset 't'
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Vowel-Coda Division
When a syllable contains only a vowel, it forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Allowance
Consonant clusters at the beginning or end of syllables are permitted, following English phonotactic constraints.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful attention to stress placement and syllable boundaries.
- The schwa vowel (/ɪ/) in the unstressed syllables is a common feature of English pronunciation.
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