quasidejectedly
Syllables
qua-si-de-ject-ed-ly
Pronunciation
/ˈkweɪzi dɪˈdʒɛktɪdli/
Stress
101001
Morphemes
quasi- + deject + -edly
The word 'quasi-dejectedly' is divided into six syllables: qua-si-de-ject-ed-ly. Primary stress falls on 'de-'. It's an adverb formed from a Latin root with English suffixes. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding consonant cluster splits.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner resembling dejection; somewhat sadly or dispiritedly.
“He spoke quasi-dejectedly about his failed venture.”
“She moved quasi-dejectedly through the room, lost in thought.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('de-'). Secondary stress may be present on the first syllable ('qua-').
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. si — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. de — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. ject — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ed — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ly — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel sound, especially when followed by a consonant.
Avoid Consonant Cluster Splits
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a single syllable.
- Potential reduction of the vowel in 'quasi-' to /kwəsi/ in some dialects.
- The 'qu' digraph is treated as a single consonant sound.
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