discriminatorio
Syllables
dis-cri-mi-na-to-rio
Pronunciation
/dis.kɾi.mi.naˈto.ɾjo/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
dis- + crimin- + -atorio
The word 'discriminatorio' is divided into six syllables: dis-cri-mi-na-to-rio. Stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'dis-', the root 'crimin-', and the suffix '-atorio'. Syllabification follows standard CV and CVC rules, with the antepenultimate stress rule applying due to the word's ending.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or exhibiting discrimination; prejudiced.
Discriminatory
“Un trato discriminatorio.”
“Las leyes discriminatorias son inaceptables.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('na'). The word ends in a vowel ('o') and lacks a written accent mark, triggering the antepenultimate stress rule.
Syllables
dis — Open syllable, initial syllable.. cri — Closed syllable, contains a tapped 'r'.. mi — Open syllable.. na — Open syllable.. to — Open syllable.. rio — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllables are formed when a consonant is followed by a vowel.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables are formed when a consonant is followed by a vowel and then another consonant.
Antepenultimate Stress
Words ending in a vowel, 'n', or 's' without a written accent mark are stressed on the antepenultimate syllable.
- The 'r' in 'discriminatorio' is a tapped 'r' (/ɾ/) rather than a trilled 'r' (/r/).
- No significant exceptions to standard Spanish syllabification rules apply.
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