quasieverlasting
Syllables
qua-si-e-ver-last-ing
Pronunciation
/ˈkweɪzi ˈevəˌlæstɪŋ/
Stress
100010
Morphemes
quasi- + ever + lasting
The word 'quasi-everlasting' is divided into six syllables: qua-si-e-ver-last-ing. The primary stress falls on 'last'. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'quasi-', the root 'ever', and the suffix 'lasting'. Syllabification follows the vowel sound rule and consonant cluster rule, with consideration for the hyphenated prefix.
Definitions
- 1
Seemingly or almost everlasting; enduring for a very long time, but not truly eternal.
“The quasi-everlasting fame of the artist surprised many.”
“The company offered a quasi-everlasting warranty on its products.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('last'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('qua').
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, initial syllable, stressed.. si — Open syllable, unstressed.. e — Open syllable, unstressed.. ver — Open syllable, unstressed, schwa vowel.. last — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ing — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Sound Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters can end a syllable if they follow a vowel.
- The hyphenated prefix 'quasi-' is treated as a single morpheme for syllabification.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'ever' to a schwa /ə/ in some pronunciations.
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