quasiintelligent
Syllables
qua-si-in-tel-li-gent
Pronunciation
/ˈkweɪzi ɪnˈtelɪdʒənt/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
quasi + intelligent
The word 'quasi-intelligent' is divided into six syllables: qua-si-in-tel-li-gent. The primary stress falls on 'tel'. It consists of the Latin prefix 'quasi-' and the root 'intelligent'. Syllabification follows standard English (GB) rules of onset-rime and consonant-vowel division.
Definitions
- 1
Appearing to be intelligent, but perhaps not genuinely so; somewhat intelligent.
“His quasi-intelligent remarks fooled some people.”
“The robot displayed a quasi-intelligent response.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tel') of 'intelligent'. The prefix 'quasi' is unstressed.
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, onset 'kw', rime 'ɑː'. si — Closed syllable, onset 's', rime 'i'. in — Closed syllable, onset 'ɪn'. tel — Closed syllable, onset 't', rime 'el'. li — Closed syllable, onset 'l', rime 'i'. gent — Closed syllable, onset 'dʒ', rime 'ent'
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
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Consonant-Vowel Division
Dividing syllables based on the presence of a vowel, typically after a consonant.
Consonant Cluster-Vowel Division
Dividing syllables when a consonant cluster precedes a vowel.
- The hyphenated nature of 'quasi-' is treated as a single morphemic unit.
- Potential vowel reduction (schwa) in unstressed syllables.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist.
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