undiscriminativeness
Syllables
un-dis-crim-i-na-tive-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌʌn.dɪˈskrɪm.ɪ.neɪ.tɪv.nəs/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
un- + discern + -ive/-ness
The word 'undiscriminativeness' is divided into seven syllables: un-dis-crim-i-na-tive-ness. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('na-'). It's a noun formed from the root 'discern' with the prefixes 'un-' and suffixes '-ive' and '-ness'. Syllabification follows rules of onset maximization and vowel peak principle, with potential for vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being impartial and fair; lack of prejudice or bias.
“Her decision was praised for its undiscriminativeness.”
“The judge was known for his undiscriminativeness and commitment to justice.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('na-'). This is typical for words of this length and complexity, influenced by the suffix '-ness'.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. dis — Open syllable, unstressed.. crim — Closed syllable, unstressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. na — Open syllable, stressed.. tive — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of syllables (e.g., 'dis-', 'crim-').
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable without a vowel sound.
Stress-Timing
English is a stress-timed language, meaning that stressed syllables occur at relatively regular intervals, influencing syllable duration.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a significant factor. The /ɪ/ sound in 'crim' and 'tive' may be reduced to /ə/ (schwa) in rapid speech.
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