antidiscrimination
Syllables
an-ti-dis-crim-i-na-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌæn.ti.dɪs.krɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
Stress
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Morphemes
anti- + disc-crim- + -ination
The word 'antidiscrimination' is divided into seven syllables: an-ti-dis-crim-i-na-tion, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('na'). It's a noun formed from a Greek prefix, Latin roots, and suffixes, denoting opposition to discrimination. Syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Opposition to or prevention of discrimination.
“The company has a strong antidiscrimination policy.”
“Antidiscrimination laws protect employees from unfair treatment.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('na'). Tertiary stress on the first syllable, secondary stress on the third syllable.
Syllables
an — Open syllable, vowel sound. ti — Closed syllable, consonant cluster. dis — Open syllable, vowel sound. crim — Closed syllable, consonant cluster. i — Open syllable, reduced vowel. na — Open syllable, diphthong, primary stress. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless they are part of a consonant cluster.
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Syllables are often divided between vowels.
- The length of the word and its complex morphology can lead to pronunciation variations.
- The vowel /i/ before /na/ is often reduced to a schwa /ə/ in rapid speech.
- Potential simplification of /kr/ in some dialects.
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