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quasi-graciously

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

5 syllables
16 characters
English (GB)
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5syllables

quasigraciously

Linguistic Analysis

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

adverb
  1. 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.”

    syn:seeminglyapparentlyalmost gracefullyostensibly
    ant:awkwardlyclumsilyungraciously

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('cious').

Syllables

5
qua/kwɑː/
si/zi/
gra/ɡreɪ/
cious/ʃəs/
ly/li/

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

pre

quasi

Latin origin, meaning 'as if', degree modifier

root

grace

Latin origin (gratia), meaning 'favor', core meaning

suf

iously

English origin, adverbial formation

Similar Words

gra­cious­lypre­car­ious­lycau­tious­ly

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.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/11/2025

Nearby Words

17 words
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