quasigraciously
Syllables
qua-si-gra-cious-ly
Pronunciation
/ˈkweɪzi ˈɡreɪʃəsli/
Stress
0 0 1 0 0
Morphemes
quasi + grace + iously
The word 'quasi-graciously' is divided into five syllables: qua-si-gra-cious-ly. Stress falls on 'cious'. It's formed from the prefix 'quasi-', root 'grace', and suffix '-iously'. Syllable division follows onset-rime and vowel-consonant rules.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that is seemingly or almost graceful; with a pretense of grace.
“He quasi-graciously accepted the award, though his expression suggested otherwise.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('cious').
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'qu', vowel 'a'. si — Open syllable, onset 's', vowel 'i'. gra — Open syllable, onset 'gr', diphthong 'ei'. cious — Closed syllable, onset 'ʃ', vowel 'ə'. ly — Open syllable, onset 'l', vowel 'i'
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Division between onset (initial consonant(s)) and rime (vowel and following consonants).
Vowel-Consonant
Division after a vowel sound followed by a consonant sound.
- The 'qu' digraph is treated as a single onset.
- The 'y' in '-ly' functions as a vowel.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'quasi' in some accents.
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