nondiscriminatory
Syllables
non-dis-crim-i-na-to-ry
Pronunciation
/nɒnˌdɪskrɪmɪˈneɪtəri/
Stress
0000010
Morphemes
non- + discrim- + -inatory
The word 'nondiscriminatory' is divided into seven syllables: non-dis-crim-i-na-to-ry. It features a Latin-derived prefix 'non-', root 'discrim-', and suffix '-inatory'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows vowel-following consonant and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
Not discriminating; showing no prejudice or bias.
“The company has a nondiscriminatory hiring policy.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-to-').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, short vowel.. dis — Open syllable, short vowel.. crim — Closed syllable, short vowel.. i — Open syllable, short vowel.. na — Open syllable, schwa.. to — Open syllable, schwa.. ry — Open syllable, short vowel.
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Vowel-Following Consonant Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, with following consonants belonging to the same syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
- The length and complexity of the root and suffix contribute to the syllable count.
- The 'scrim' sequence is pronounced as a single unit, influencing the syllable division.
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