indiscriminating
Syllables
in-dis-crim-i-nat-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌɪn.dɪˈskrɪm.ɪ.neɪ.tɪŋ/
Stress
001010
Morphemes
in- + discern + -ating
The word 'indiscriminating' is divided into six syllables: in-dis-crim-i-nat-ing. It consists of the prefix 'in-', the root 'discern', and the suffix '-ating'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('crim'). Syllabification follows standard US English rules, prioritizing vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel-consonant patterns while preserving consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Not able to distinguish between things; lacking good judgment.
“His indiscriminate taste in music was surprising.”
“The judge was criticized for his indiscriminate sentencing.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('crim'). The first and fourth syllables are unstressed, while the second, fifth and sixth syllables receive secondary or reduced stress.
Syllables
in — Closed syllable, single vowel followed by a consonant.. dis — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant structure.. crim — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel and consonant.. i — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. nat — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ing — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant structure.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables typically end with a vowel sound followed by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Common syllable structure consisting of a consonant, vowel, and consonant.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable to maintain phonological integrity.
- The 'scrim' cluster could potentially be divided, but the rule of preserving consonant clusters takes precedence.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly alter syllable boundaries, but the overall structure remains consistent.
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