quasiapologetic
Syllables
qua-si-a-po-lo-ge-tic
Pronunciation
/ˌkwɑːziː.ə.pɒl.əˈdʒet.ɪk/
Stress
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Morphemes
quasi- + apolog- + -etic
The word 'quasi-apologetic' is divided into seven syllables: qua-si-a-po-lo-ge-tic. It features a Latin prefix, a Greek-derived root, and a Greek suffix. Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, with typical vowel reduction in unstressed positions.
Definitions
- 1
Appearing or relating to an apology; resembling an apology but not fully constituting one; insincere or half-hearted.
“His quasi-apologetic statement did little to appease the crowd.”
“She offered a quasi-apologetic shrug, but didn't actually say she was sorry.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('jet'). The first three syllables are unstressed, followed by a stressed syllable, then two unstressed syllables, and finally a stressed syllable.
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. si — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. a — Open syllable, schwa sound, unstressed.. po — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant structure.. lo — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. ge — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant structure, palatalization of 'g'. tic — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant structure.
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- The 'g' in 'apologetic' can sometimes be reduced or elided in rapid speech.
- Vowel reduction to schwa in unstressed syllables is common.
- Regional accents may influence vowel quality.
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