quasiimportantly
Syllables
qua-si-im-por-tant-ly
Pronunciation
/ˈkweɪzi ɪmˈpɔːtəntli/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
quasi- + import + -antly
The word 'quasi-importantly' is divided into six syllables: qua-si-im-por-tant-ly. The primary stress falls on 'port'. It's an adverb formed from the Latin root 'import' with the prefix 'quasi-' and the suffix '-antly'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner resembling importance; seemingly important but perhaps not genuinely so.
“He acted quasi-importantly, trying to impress his colleagues.”
“She spoke quasi-importantly about the project, but it was clear she hadn't read the details.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('port').
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'qu'. si — Open syllable. im — Closed syllable. por — Open syllable, primary stress. tant — Closed syllable. ly — Open syllable
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided based on vowel sounds, with consonant clusters forming the onset if preceding the vowel.
Open/Closed Syllable
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are open; those ending in a consonant sound are closed.
- The prefix 'quasi-' is relatively uncommon but doesn't alter standard syllabification rules.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., /kwi/ for 'quasi') may occur.
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