overdiscriminating
Syllables
o-ver-dis-crim-in-at-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌəʊvəˌdɪskrɪmɪˈneɪtɪŋ/
Stress
0 1 0 1 0 0 1
Morphemes
over- + discern- + -ating
The word 'overdiscriminating' is divided into six syllables: o-ver-dis-crim-in-at-ing. It consists of the prefix 'over-', the root 'discern-', and the suffix '-ating'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('crim'). Syllabification follows the Onset-Rime principle, with each syllable containing a vowel nucleus.
Definitions
- 1
Showing or characterized by excessive or unwarranted discrimination.
“He was accused of overdiscriminating against applicants from minority backgrounds.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('crim'). Secondary stress on the 'in' syllable.
Syllables
o-ver — Open syllable, initial diphthong.. dis- — Closed syllable, simple onset and rime.. crim- — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. in- — Open syllable, secondary stress.. at- — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. ing — Closed syllable, suffix.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, which serves as the nucleus.
- The length of the word and its complex morphology require careful consideration.
- The vowel clusters and consonant clusters necessitate precise application of syllabification rules.
- Regional variations in pronunciation (e.g., rhoticity) may exist but do not significantly alter the syllable division.
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