nondiscriminativly
Syllables
non-dis-crim-i-na-tiv-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn.dɪs.krɪm.ɪ.neɪ.tɪv.li/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
non- + discriminate + -ively
The word 'nondiscriminatively' is divided into seven syllables: non-dis-crim-i-na-tiv-ly. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('na'). It's formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'discriminate', and the suffix '-ively'. Syllabification follows standard English (GB) onset-rhyme structure.
Definitions
- 1
In a way that does not show prejudice or bias; impartially.
“The judge treated all parties nondiscriminatively.”
“The company strives to hire nondiscriminatively.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('na'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple suffixes.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, onset 'n', rhyme 'on'. dis — Open syllable, onset 'd', rhyme 'is'. crim — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'cr', rhyme 'im'. i — Open syllable, vowel as nucleus. na — Open syllable, onset 'n', rhyme 'ai' (diphthong). tiv — Closed syllable, onset 't', rhyme 'iv'. ly — Open syllable, onset 'l', rhyme 'i'
Word Parts
Onset-Rhyme Structure
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with optional onsets (consonants before the vowel) and rhymes (vowel and following consonants).
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable if they form a natural phonetic unit.
- The length of the word can lead to variations in perceived syllable boundaries, but the division provided adheres to standard English (GB) phonological rules.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'crim-' to /krəm/ in some dialects.
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