quasiirregularly
Syllables
qua-si-ir-reg-u-lar-ly
Pronunciation
/ˈkweɪzi ɪrˈregjʊləli/
Stress
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Morphemes
quasi- + regular + -ly
The word 'quasi-irregularly' is divided into seven syllables: qua-si-ir-reg-u-lar-ly. The primary stress falls on 'reg'. It's an adverb formed from the prefix 'quasi-', the root 'regular', and the suffix '-ly'. Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime structure and vowel sound principles.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner resembling irregularity; not completely or strictly irregular.
“The pattern was quasi-irregularly distributed across the sample.”
“He behaved quasi-irregularly, sometimes following the rules and sometimes not.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the syllable 'reg', typical for Latinate roots.
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, onset 'kw'. si — Open syllable. ir — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset. reg — Stressed, closed syllable. u — Open syllable, glide onset. lar — Open syllable. ly — Open syllable, adverbial suffix
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and following consonants).
Vowel Sound Principle
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Avoid Consonant Cluster Splitting
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless splitting is unavoidable.
- Pronunciation of 'quasi-' can vary slightly.
- The '-ly' suffix is generally unstressed but can be affected by the preceding syllable.
- The 'qu' digraph is a relatively uncommon onset.
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