quasidependence
Syllables
qua-si-de-pen-dence
Pronunciation
/ˌkweɪzi dɪˈpɛndəns/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
quasi- + depend + -ence
“Quasi-dependence” is a noun with five syllables (qua-si-de-pen-dence), stressed on the third syllable ('pen'). It’s formed from the Latin prefix 'quasi-', root 'depend', and suffix '-ence'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
A state of being seemingly or partially dependent; a reliance that is not complete or fully established.
“The country's quasi-dependence on foreign aid hindered its economic growth.”
“Her quasi-dependence on her parents made it difficult for her to make independent decisions.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('pen'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-ence'.
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. si — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. de — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. pen — Closed syllable, stressed, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. dence — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Stress-Timing Rule
English is a stress-timed language, syllables are adjusted to accommodate stressed syllables.
- The 'quasi-' prefix may have a reduced vowel pronunciation (/kwɪzi/) in rapid speech.
- The '-ence' suffix is a common noun-forming suffix with relatively stable pronunciation.
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