nondiscriminative
Syllables
non-dis-crim-i-na-tive
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn dɪsˈkrɪmɪneɪtɪv/
Stress
0 0 1 0 0 0
Morphemes
non- + discrim- + -inative
The word 'nondiscriminative' is divided into six syllables: non-dis-crim-i-na-tive. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('crim'). It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'discrim-', and the suffix '-inative'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and stress placement.
Definitions
- 1
Not discriminating; showing no prejudice or bias.
“The policy is nondiscriminative and applies to all employees.”
“A nondiscriminative hiring process is essential for a diverse workforce.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('crim'). The first and fourth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable. dis — Open syllable. crim — Closed syllable, stressed. i — Open syllable, weak vowel. na — Open syllable. tive — Closed syllable
Word Parts
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Vowel after Consonant
Syllables are generally divided after a vowel that is preceded by a consonant.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are typically maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable based on pronunciation.
Stress Placement
Stress influences syllable prominence and can affect vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- The prefix 'non-' is consistently treated as a separate syllable.
- The vowel clusters within 'discriminative' are handled according to standard English phonotactics.
- The suffix '-inative' is a relatively complex morpheme, but its syllable division follows established patterns.
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