discriminability
Syllables
dis-cri-mi-na-bi-li-ty
Pronunciation
/dɪˌskrɪmɪˈnæbɪlɪti/
Stress
0101011
Morphemes
dis- + crim- + -inability
The word 'discriminability' is divided into seven syllables: dis-cri-mi-na-bi-li-ty. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('na'). The word is formed from a Latin prefix, root, and English suffixes. Syllable division follows the vowel break rule, with consonant clusters remaining intact.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of being distinguishable; the capacity to be differentiated.
“The discriminability of the two sounds was very low.”
“The study examined the discriminability of faces.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('na'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('dis').
Syllables
dis — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. cri — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. mi — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. na — Open syllable, primary stress.. bi — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. li — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. ty — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel structure.
Word Parts
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Vowel Break
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Open vs. Closed Syllables
Open syllables (ending in a vowel sound) are preferred over closed syllables.
- The word's length and complex morphology.
- The presence of multiple suffixes.
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