nondiscriminative
Syllables
non-dis-crim-i-na-tive
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.dɪˈskrɪm.ɪ.neɪ.tɪv/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
non- + discriminate + -ive
The word 'nondiscriminative' is an adjective syllabified as non-dis-crim-i-na-tive, with stress on the third syllable. It follows standard English syllabification rules based on vowel sounds, consonant clusters, and morphemic boundaries. The word is formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'discriminate', and the suffix '-ive'.
Definitions
- 1
Not discriminatory; impartial; unbiased.
“The company has a nondiscriminative hiring policy.”
“The judge made a nondiscriminative ruling.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('crim'), indicated by '1'. The other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. dis — Open syllable, unstressed.. crim — Closed syllable, stressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. na — Open syllable, unstressed.. tive — 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.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes often form separate syllables.
Weak Vowel Rule
Weak vowels often form their own syllable.
- The prefix 'non-' could potentially be blended into the following syllable, but separation enhances clarity.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not alter the core syllabification.
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