undiscriminativeness
Syllables
un-dis-crim-i-na-tive-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌʌn.dɪs.krɪm.ɪ.neɪ.tɪv.nəs/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
un- + discriminate + -ness
The word 'undiscriminativeness' is divided into seven syllables: un-dis-crim-i-na-tive-ness. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('na'). It is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'un-', the root 'discriminate', and the suffix '-ness'. Syllable division follows rules of onset maximization, vowel nucleus requirement, and avoidance of stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being indiscriminate; lack of careful distinction.
“His undiscriminativeness in choosing friends led him to associate with a questionable crowd.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('na'). The stress pattern is typical for words of this length and morphological structure.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. dis — Open syllable, unstressed.. crim — Closed syllable, unstressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. na — Open syllable, stressed.. tive — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Attempting to include as many initial consonants as possible in each syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Division
Dividing consonant clusters based on sonority.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Preventing single consonants from being left at the end of a syllable without a vowel.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllable division rules.
- The sequence '-tive' is treated as a single unit within the root.
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