quasiinterviewed
Syllables
qua-si-in-ter-view-ed
Pronunciation
/ˈkweɪziːˌɪntəvjuːd/
Stress
001010
Morphemes
quasi- + interview + -ed
The word 'quasi-interviewed' is divided into six syllables: qua-si-in-ter-view-ed. Stress falls on 'view'. It's a verb formed from the prefix 'quasi-', the root 'interview', and the suffix '-ed'. Syllabification follows English rules of onset maximization and vowel-consonant division.
Definitions
- 1
To interview someone in a limited or incomplete way; to conduct a preliminary or superficial interview.
“The candidate was quasi-interviewed by phone before being invited for a formal meeting.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable, 'view'. The first syllable 'qua' is unstressed, as is the third 'in', the fourth 'ter', and the sixth 'ed'.
Syllables
qua — Closed syllable, onset maximization.. si — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. in — Closed syllable, onset maximization.. ter — Weak syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. view — Stressed syllable, diphthong followed by consonant.. ed — Weak syllable, past tense suffix.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Prioritizing consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'qu' in 'qua').
Vowel-Consonant Division
Dividing syllables after vowels followed by consonants (e.g., 'si', 'in').
Suffix Attachment
Considering suffixes as separate syllables or assimilating them into the preceding syllable (e.g., '-ed').
- The hyphen in 'quasi-' is a visual aid and doesn't affect syllabification.
- Regional variations in pronunciation of 'quasi' may influence syllable division.
- The past tense '-ed' suffix is often reduced in GB English.
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