indiscrimination
Syllables
in-dis-crim-i-na-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌɪn.dɪs.krɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
Stress
001010
Morphemes
in- + disc-crim- + -i-na-tion
The word 'indiscrimination' is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('na'). It is formed from the prefix 'in-', the root 'disc-crim-', and the suffix '-i-na-tion'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant rules.
Definitions
- 1
The practice of showing no discrimination; impartiality.
“The judge was praised for his indiscrimination.”
“The company's hiring practices were based on merit, not indiscrimination.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('na'). Secondary stress falls on the third syllable ('crim').
Syllables
in — Closed syllable, unstressed.. dis — Closed syllable, unstressed.. crim — Closed syllable, secondary stress.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. na — Open syllable, primary stress.. tion — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant sound are typically closed.
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are typically open.
Consonant Blend Rule
Consonant blends are generally kept together within a syllable.
- The word's length and multiple morphemes contribute to its complexity, but the syllabification follows standard English rules without significant exceptions.
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