nondiscriminating
Syllables
non-dis-crim-i-nat-ing
Pronunciation
/nɒnˌdɪskrɪmɪˈneɪtɪŋ/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + discriminate + -ing
The word 'nondiscriminating' is an adjective syllabified as non-dis-crim-i-nat-ing, with stress on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters, considering its prefix, root, and suffix.
Definitions
- 1
Showing or characterized by a lack of discrimination; impartial but often negatively implying a lack of judgment or selectivity.
“The charity offers help to everyone, regardless of their background, adopting a nondiscriminating approach.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable (/neɪt/).
Syllables
non — Open syllable, short vowel.. dis — Open syllable, short vowel.. crim — Closed syllable, short vowel.. i — Open syllable, short vowel.. nat — Closed syllable, diphthong.. ing — Closed syllable, vowel and nasal consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel-CVC Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, with consonants belonging to the following vowel.
Consonant-CVC Rule
Consonants typically belong to the following vowel when in a cluster.
Vowel-C Rule
A single vowel sound constitutes a syllable.
Diphthong-CVC Rule
Diphthongs form a syllable.
Vowel-NC Rule
Vowels followed by nasal consonants form a syllable.
- The compound nature of the root 'discriminate' could lead to alternative, though less common, syllable divisions.
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