quasiinterested
Syllables
qua-si-in-ter-est-ed
Pronunciation
/ˈkweɪzi ɪntərɪstɪd/
Stress
0 0 1 0 0 0
Morphemes
quasi + interest + ed
The word 'quasi-interested' is syllabified as qua-si-in-ter-est-ed, with primary stress on 'est'. It comprises the prefix 'quasi-', the root 'interest', and the suffix '-ed'. Syllable division follows vowel-consonant patterns and onset-rime structures, with considerations for the hyphenated prefix and the weak '-ed' suffix.
Definitions
- 1
Showing a slight or incomplete degree of interest; appearing to be interested but not fully engaged.
“He gave a quasi-interested nod, but his eyes were elsewhere.”
“She offered a quasi-interested response, clearly preoccupied with other thoughts.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('est'). The first two syllables ('qua' and 'si') are unstressed, followed by the stressed syllable, and then unstressed syllables.
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'qu'. si — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant structure. in — Open syllable, vowel-consonant structure. ter — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant-consonant structure. est — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant-consonant structure. ed — Weak syllable, past participle marker
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable are treated as a single onset.
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel
Each vowel sound generally initiates a new syllable.
Closed Syllable
A syllable ending in a consonant is considered closed.
- The hyphenated prefix 'quasi-' is treated as a single morpheme for syllabification.
- The pronunciation of '-ed' can vary depending on the preceding sound, but the syllabification remains consistent.
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