quasirebelliously
Syllables
qua-si-re-bel-li-ous-ly
Pronunciation
/ˈkweɪzi rɪˈbelɪəs/
Stress
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Morphemes
quasi- + rebel + -ious
The word 'quasi-rebellious' is divided into seven syllables: qua-si-re-bel-li-ous-ly. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('bel'). It's morphologically complex, consisting of a Latin prefix, root, and suffixes. Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime division rules, with vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
Appearing to be rebellious; somewhat rebellious; having the qualities of rebellion but not fully committed to it.
“His quasi-rebellious attitude was more a phase than a genuine desire to overthrow authority.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('bel'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'qu'. si — Open syllable, simple onset 's'. re — Open syllable, schwa vowel. bel — Closed syllable, primary stress. li — Open syllable. ous — Open syllable, schwa vowel. ly — Open syllable
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel Reduction
Unstressed vowels are often reduced to schwa (/ə/).
- The prefix 'quasi-' can sometimes be pronounced with a reduced vowel.
- The complex suffixation requires careful consideration of vowel reduction.
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