quasideliberately
Syllables
qua-si-de-li-ber-a-te-ly
Pronunciation
/ˈkweɪziː.dɪˈlɪb.ər.ət.li/
Stress
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Morphemes
quasi- + deliberate + -ly
The word 'quasi-deliberately' is divided into eight syllables: qua-si-de-li-ber-a-te-ly. It consists of the prefix 'quasi-', the root 'deliberate', and the suffix '-ly'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ber'). Syllable division follows vowel divisibility and onset-rime principles.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner resembling deliberation; seemingly deliberate but perhaps not fully conscious or intentional.
“He quasi-deliberately spilled his coffee, as if to create a distraction.”
“She quasi-deliberately avoided eye contact, hinting at a hidden agenda.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ber'). Secondary stress is less prominent but could be argued for the first syllable ('qua').
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, onset 'kw', nucleus 'e'. si — Closed syllable, onset 's', nucleus 'i', coda 'z. de — Open syllable, onset 'd', nucleus 'ɪ. li — Closed syllable, onset 'l', nucleus 'ɪ. ber — Closed syllable, onset 'b', nucleus 'ə', coda 'r. a — Open syllable, nucleus 'ə'. te — Closed syllable, onset 't', nucleus 'ə. ly — Closed syllable, onset 'l', nucleus 'ɪ
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Vowel Divisibility
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided into onset (initial consonants) and rime (vowel and following consonants).
- The pronunciation of 'quasi-' can vary with vowel reduction.
- The length of the word may lead to vowel reduction in unstressed syllables in rapid speech.
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