quasiinternalized
Syllables
qua-si-in-ter-na-lized
Pronunciation
/ˈkweɪzi ɪnˈtɜːnəlaɪzd/
Stress
000101
Morphemes
quasi- + internal + -ized
The word 'quasi-internalized' is divided into six syllables: qua-si-in-ter-na-lized. Stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ter'). It's formed from the prefix 'quasi-', the root 'internal', and the suffix '-ized'. Syllable division follows vowel sound and consonant cluster rules, typical of English phonology.
Definitions
- 1
Appearing to be or having the characteristics of being internalized; seemingly incorporated into one's thoughts, feelings, or beliefs.
“The trauma was quasi-internalized, manifesting as subtle anxieties.”
“His feelings were quasi-internalized, making it difficult to express them.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ter'), typical for words with the '-ize' suffix.
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster 'qu'. si — Open syllable. in — Closed syllable. ter — Open, stressed syllable. na — Open syllable. lized — Closed syllable, suffix
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Vowel Sound Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters can end a syllable if followed by a vowel.
- Potential reduction of the vowel in 'quasi' to /kwɪzi/ in some pronunciations.
- Non-rhoticity in British English pronunciation (no 'r' sound after vowels unless followed by another vowel).
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