quasicompulsive
Syllables
qua-si-com-pul-sive
Pronunciation
/ˈkweɪziː kəmˈpʌlsɪv/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
quasi- + compel- + -sive
“Quasi-compulsive” is a five-syllable adjective with primary stress on the third syllable. It’s formed from the Latin prefix “quasi-”, the root “compel-”, and the suffix “-sive”. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Exhibiting characteristics of compulsive behavior, but not fully meeting the criteria for a clinical diagnosis of a compulsive disorder.
“He had quasi-compulsive tendencies to check the locks.”
“Her quasi-compulsive shopping habits were causing financial strain.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('pul'). The first and fourth syllables are unstressed, while the second and fifth are also unstressed.
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, initiated by a consonant cluster.. si — Open syllable, vowel following a consonant.. com — Open syllable, vowel following a consonant.. pul — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. sive — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.
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Vowel Rule
Every vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are typically maintained within a syllable unless they can be split by a vowel sound.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes are generally treated as separate syllables if they contain a vowel sound.
- Pronunciation of 'quasi-' can vary regionally, with some speakers reducing the vowel sound.
- The 'r' in 'compulsive' is not pronounced in standard British English.
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