quasipolitically
Syllables
qua-si-po-li-ti-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˈkweɪziːˌpɒlɪtɪkli/
Stress
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Morphemes
quasi- + polit- + -ically
The word 'quasi-politically' is divided into seven syllables: qua-si-po-li-ti-cal-ly. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ti'). It's an adverb formed from the prefix 'quasi-', the root 'polit-', and the suffix '-ically'. Syllable division follows standard English vowel-consonant rules.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner resembling or relating to politics; in a way that is seemingly political but perhaps not genuinely so.
“He acted quasi-politically, making vague promises to appease voters.”
“The organization's motives were quasi-political, driven more by self-interest than public service.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ti'), typical for words ending in '-ically'.
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, diphthong.. si — Open syllable, long vowel.. po — Open syllable, short vowel.. li — Open syllable, short vowel.. ti — Open syllable, short vowel.. cal — Open syllable, schwa.. ly — Open syllable, short vowel, suffix.
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Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound, followed by any number of consonants.
Vowel-C-C Rule
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Digraph Rule
Digraphs (like 'qu') are treated as single sounds and remain within the same syllable.
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