quasipermanently
Syllables
qua-si-per-ma-nent-ly
Pronunciation
/ˈkweɪziːˌpɜːrmənəntli/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
quasi- + perman- + -ently
The word 'quasi-permanently' is divided into six syllables: qua-si-per-ma-nent-ly. The primary stress falls on the 'ma-' syllable. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'quasi-', the root 'perman-', and the suffix '-ently'. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, avoiding splits within consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner resembling permanence; almost permanently; semi-permanently.
“The arrangement was quasi-permanently in place.”
“He had quasi-permanently moved to the countryside.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable, 'ma-'.
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, onset 'kw', vowel /ɑː/. si — Open syllable, onset 's', vowel /iː/. per — Open syllable, onset 'p', vowel /ɜː/. ma — Open syllable, onset 'm', vowel /ə/, primary stress. nent — Closed syllable, onset 'n', vowel /ə/, coda 'nt'. ly — Open syllable, onset 'l', vowel /i/
Word Parts
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Vowel-based Syllabification
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.
Onset-Rime Division
Each syllable contains an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Avoid Consonant Cluster Splits
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless doing so violates other rules.
- The 'qua' cluster is relatively uncommon.
- Non-rhoticity of 'r' in GB English.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'quasi-' in some accents.
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