quasirebelliously
Syllables
qua-si-re-bel-li-ous-ly
Pronunciation
/ˈkweɪzi rɪˈbeljəsli/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
quasi- + rebel + -iously
The word 'quasi-rebelliously' is divided into seven syllables: qua-si-re-bel-li-ous-ly. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('bel-'). It's an adverb formed from the prefix 'quasi-', the root 'rebel', and the suffix '-iously'. Syllable division follows the vowel sound rule and consonant cluster rule.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner resembling rebellion; in a somewhat rebellious way.
“He quasi-rebelliously refused to follow the new rules.”
“She smiled quasi-rebelliously, hinting at her disagreement.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable, 'bel-'. The stress pattern is typical for words with this morphemic structure.
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster 'qu'. si — Open syllable. re — Open syllable. bel — Closed syllable, primary stress. li — Open syllable. ous — Open syllable. ly — Open syllable
Word Parts
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Vowel Sound Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters following a vowel typically belong to the following syllable.
- Potential reduction of the vowel in 'quasi-' to /kwɪzi/ in some pronunciations.
- Non-rhoticity of GB English affecting the pronunciation of 'r' after vowels.
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