quasiresponsible
Syllables
qua-si-re-spon-si-ble
Pronunciation
/ˈkweɪzi rɪˌspɒnsɪbl/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
quasi- + responsible
“Quasi-responsible” is a six-syllable adjective with primary stress on the third syllable. It’s formed by combining the prefix “quasi-” with the root “responsible”. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Appearing or seeming to be responsible, but not actually being so; superficially accountable.
“He offered a quasi-responsible explanation, but it lacked substance.”
“The committee issued a quasi-responsible statement, avoiding any real commitment.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('si' in 'responsible'). The prefix 'quasi-' is unstressed.
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, diphthong.. si — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. re — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. spon — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. si — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ble — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.
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Vowel-C Rule
A vowel followed by a consonant typically forms a syllable.
Vowel-C-C Rule
A vowel followed by a consonant cluster forms a syllable.
C-C-V Rule
A consonant cluster followed by a vowel forms a syllable.
- The prefix 'quasi-' is often treated as a single syllable despite containing a vowel.
- The 'r' in 'responsible' is pronounced because it is followed by a vowel (non-rhoticity exception).
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