prediscriminating
Syllables
pre-dis-crim-i-nat-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌpriːdɪsˈkrɪmɪneɪtɪŋ/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
pre- + discern + -ing
The word 'prediscriminating' is divided into six syllables: pre-dis-crim-i-nat-ing. The primary stress falls on 'crim'. It's formed from the prefix 'pre-', the root 'discern', and the suffix '-ing'. It functions as a verb or adjective, meaning to form an opinion in advance.
Definitions
- 1
Forming an opinion or making a judgment about someone or something in advance, often unfairly or without sufficient information.
“The company was accused of prediscriminating against older applicants.”
- 1
Characterized by forming opinions in advance.
“a prediscriminating attitude”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('crim'). Secondary stress falls on the first syllable ('pre').
Syllables
pre — Open syllable, initial syllable. dis — Open syllable. crim — Closed syllable, stressed. i — Weak vowel syllable. nat — Open syllable. ing — Closed syllable
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Onset-Rime Division
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Vowel Sound Principle
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Stress Placement
Stress influences syllable prominence and can affect vowel reduction.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful attention to vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
- The presence of the prefix 'pre-' and the suffix '-ing' adds to the complexity.
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