undistinguishingly
Syllables
un-dis-tin-guish-ing-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌʌndɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋli/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
un- + distinguish + -ing
The word 'undistinguishingly' is divided into six syllables: un-dis-tin-guish-ing-ly. It consists of the prefix 'un-', the root 'distinguish', and the suffixes '-ing' and '-ly'. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('guish'). Syllable division follows vowel-consonant and maximize onset rules.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that does not make or show distinctions; without discrimination.
“The charity treats all applicants undistinguishingly.”
“He distributed the aid undistinguishingly among the refugees.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('guish'). The first, second, third, fifth and sixth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. dis — Open syllable, unstressed.. tin — Closed syllable, unstressed.. guish — Closed syllable, stressed.. ing — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ly — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound.
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Closed Syllable Principle
Syllables ending in a consonant sound are considered closed.
- The 'un-' and 'dis-' prefixes are often treated as separate syllables.
- The 'ng' cluster in 'ing' is treated as a single unit within the syllable.
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