nondiscriminations
Syllables
non-dis-crim-i-na-tions
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.dɪsˈkrɪm.ɪˌneɪ.ʃənz/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
non- + discrim- + -inations
The word 'nondiscriminations' is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the third syllable ('crim'). It's formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'discrim-', and the suffix '-inations'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and affix rules.
Definitions
- 1
The act or instance of not distinguishing between things; lack of discrimination.
“The judge was criticized for nondiscriminations in sentencing.”
“The policy aimed to eliminate nondiscriminations based on race.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('crim'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. dis — Open syllable, unstressed.. crim — Closed syllable, primary stress.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. na — Open syllable, unstressed.. tions — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable contains at least one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are split to maintain pronounceability.
Affix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes typically form separate syllables.
- The prefix 'non-' is treated as a separate syllable despite lacking a vowel sound.
- The /nd/ cluster is not problematic but could have slight epenthetic vowel insertion in some dialects.
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