nondiscriminatively
Syllables
non-dis-crim-i-na-tive-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.dɪˈskrɪm.ɪ.neɪ.tɪv.li/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
non- + discriminate + -ively
The word 'nondiscriminatively' is an adverb with seven syllables divided as non-dis-crim-i-na-tive-ly. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('na'). It's formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'discriminate', and the suffixes '-ive' and '-ly'. Syllabification follows standard VCV, onset-rime, and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that does not show prejudice or bias; impartially.
“The judge treated all parties nondiscriminatively.”
“The company strives to hire nondiscriminatively.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('na'). The remaining syllables are unstressed or weakly stressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, weak stress.. dis — Open syllable, weak stress.. crim — Closed syllable, weak stress.. i — Open syllable, weak stress.. na — Open syllable, primary stress.. tive — Closed syllable, weak stress.. ly — Open syllable, weak stress.
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Onset-Rime
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Consonant Clusters
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Vowel-Only Syllable
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- The length and complexity of the word can lead to variations in pronunciation and syllabification.
- The '-atively' ending is a potential area for simplification or incorrect stress placement.
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