prediscriminating
Syllables
pre-dis-crim-i-nat-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌpriːdɪsˈkrɪmɪneɪtɪŋ/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
pre- + discern + -ating
The word 'prediscriminating' is syllabified as pre-dis-crim-i-nat-ing, with primary stress on '-crim-'. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'pre-', the root 'discern', and the suffix '-ating'. Syllable division follows standard English rules of vowel-consonant separation and stress assignment.
Definitions
- 1
Forming an opinion or making a judgment about someone or something in advance, often unfairly.
“The judge was accused of prediscriminating against the defendant.”
“Avoid prediscriminating; listen to all sides of the story.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('crim'), following the general rule of penultimate stress in words with multiple suffixes.
Syllables
pre — Open syllable, vowel sound.. dis — Open syllable, vowel sound.. crim — Closed syllable, stressed.. i — Open syllable, vowel sound.. nat — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ing — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel followed by Consonant
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel that is followed by a consonant.
Stress Assignment
English generally stresses the penultimate syllable in words with multiple suffixes.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
- The word's length and complexity require careful attention to vowel quality and stress placement.
- The prefix 'pre-' may be reduced in rapid speech.
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