indiscriminatively
Syllables
in-dis-crim-i-na-tive-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌɪn.dɪˈskrɪm.ɪ.nə.tɪv.li/
Stress
0010010
Morphemes
in- + discriminate + atively
The word 'indiscriminatively' is divided into seven syllables: in-dis-crim-i-na-tive-ly. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('crim'). It's an adverb formed from the root 'discriminate' with the prefix 'in-' and the suffix '-atively'. Syllabification follows standard US English rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
In a way that shows no discrimination; without careful selection.
“The aid was distributed indiscriminatively to all victims of the disaster.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('crim'). The stress pattern is typical for adverbs derived from adjectives.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, vowel sound ends the syllable.. dis — Open syllable, vowel sound ends the syllable.. crim — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'cr' followed by a vowel.. i — Open syllable, single vowel.. na — Open syllable, vowel sound follows the consonant 'n'.. tive — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'tiv' followed by a vowel.. ly — Open syllable, vowel sound follows the consonant 'l'.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables generally end with a vowel sound. Division occurs before a consonant followed by a vowel.
Closed Syllable Rule
Division occurs before a vowel when preceded by a consonant cluster.
Single Vowel Rule
A single vowel constitutes a syllable.
- Potential variation in vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- The 'scrim' sequence could be analyzed differently, but maintaining consonant clusters is prioritized.
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