quasiintolerant
Syllables
qua-si-in-to-le-rant
Pronunciation
/ˈkweɪzi ɪnˈtɒlərənt/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
quasi- + tolerant
The word 'quasi-intolerant' is divided into six syllables: qua-si-in-to-le-rant. The primary stress falls on the third syllable. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'quasi-', the root 'tolerant', and functions as an adjective. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters, with considerations for the non-rhoticity of British English.
Definitions
- 1
Showing or feeling slight or limited intolerance; almost intolerant.
“He was quasi-intolerant of their differing opinions.”
“Her quasi-intolerant attitude stemmed from a place of fear.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('er' in 'tolerant').
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, diphthong.. si — Open syllable, vowel.. in — Closed syllable, nasal consonant.. to — Open syllable, schwa.. le — Open syllable, vowel and 'r' (non-rhotic).. rant — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables generally end with a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster-Vowel (CCV)
Consonant clusters are often broken before a vowel.
Open vs. Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are open; those ending in a consonant sound are closed.
- The prefix 'quasi-' can sometimes be pronounced with a reduced vowel /kwəsi/.
- The non-rhoticity of British English affects the pronunciation of the 'r' in 'tolerant'.
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