indiscriminatory
Syllables
in-dis-crim-i-na-to-ry
Pronunciation
/ˌɪn.dɪˈskrɪm.ɪ.neɪ.tɔːri/
Stress
0010000
Morphemes
in- + discrim- + -inatory
The word 'indiscriminatory' is divided into seven syllables: in-dis-crim-i-na-to-ry. It consists of the prefix 'in-', the root 'discrim-', and the suffix '-inatory'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('crim'). Syllable division follows VCC, V, and CVC rules.
Definitions
- 1
Not discriminating; impartial.
“The judge made an indiscriminating decision based solely on the facts.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('crim').
Syllables
in — Closed syllable, unstressed.. dis — Closed syllable, unstressed.. crim — Closed syllable, stressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. na — Open syllable, unstressed.. to — Open syllable, unstressed.. ry — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
VCC Rule
A vowel followed by two or more consonants typically divides into syllables after the first consonant.
V Rule
A single vowel typically forms its own syllable.
CVC Rule
A consonant-vowel-consonant sequence often forms a syllable.
- The length of the word and multiple consonant clusters require careful application of syllable division rules.
- The stress pattern is crucial for accurate pronunciation.
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