undiscriminatingly
Syllables
un-dis-crim-i-nat-ing-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌʌnˈdɪskrɪmɪneɪtɪŋli/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
un- + discriminate + -ingly
The adverb 'undiscriminatingly' is divided into seven syllables: un-dis-crim-i-nat-ing-ly. Stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules, considering the word's complex morphology.
Definitions
- 1
In a way that shows no ability to distinguish between things; indiscriminately.
“He spent his money undiscriminatingly on junk food.”
“The charity distributed aid undiscriminatingly to all those in need.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('i'). The stress pattern is typical for adverbs formed with the '-ingly' suffix.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. dis — Closed syllable, unstressed.. crim — Closed syllable, unstressed.. i — Open syllable, stressed.. nat — Open syllable, unstressed.. ing — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ly — Open syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are typically kept together within a syllable unless they are easily separable by a vowel sound.
Stress Rule
Stress typically falls on a vowel sound within a syllable.
- The word's length and multiple consonant clusters require careful application of syllabification rules.
- The stress pattern is crucial for accurate pronunciation.
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