quasiexternally
Syllables
qua-si-ex-ter-nal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˈkweɪzi ɪkˈstɜːrnəli/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
quasi- + extern + -ally
The word 'quasi-externally' is syllabified as qua-si-ex-ter-nal-ly, with primary stress on 'ter'. It's an adverb formed from the Latin root 'extern' with the prefix 'quasi-' and the suffix '-ally'. Syllable division follows onset-rime principles, prioritizing vowel sounds.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner resembling or approaching external factors; almost externally.
“The company's success was quasi-externally driven by market trends.”
“The decision was quasi-externally influenced by political pressures.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable, 'ter'.
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'qu'. si — Open syllable. ex — Closed syllable. ter — Closed syllable, primary stress. nal — Open syllable, schwa vowel. ly — Open syllable
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and following consonants).
Vowel Sound Principle
Each syllable typically contains one vowel sound.
- The pronunciation of 'quasi-' can vary slightly, but /kweɪ/ is standard in GB English.
- Non-rhoticity in GB English affects the pronunciation of 'r' sounds.
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