quasireconciled
Syllables
qua-si-re-con-ciled
Pronunciation
/ˈkweɪziːˌriːkənsaɪld/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
quasi- + reconcile + -ed
The word 'quasi-reconciled' is divided into five syllables: qua-si-re-con-ciled. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('con'). It consists of the prefix 'quasi-', the root 'reconcile', and the suffix '-ed'. Syllable division follows vowel sound and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
Appearing or seeming to be reconciled, but not fully or genuinely so; partially or superficially reconciled.
“They were quasi-reconciled after the argument, but a sense of unease remained.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('con'), typical for verbs with the -ed suffix. The first two syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, initiated by a consonant cluster 'qu'. si — Open syllable. re — Open syllable. con — Closed syllable. ciled — Closed syllable
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Vowel Sound Rule
Every vowel sound constitutes a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters can begin or end syllables.
- Pronunciation of 'quasi-' prefix can be slightly reduced.
- Pronunciation of '-ed' suffix varies depending on preceding sound.
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