quasirevolutionized
Syllables
qua-si-re-vo-lu-tion-ized
Pronunciation
/ˌkweɪziːˌrevəˈluːʃnaɪzd/
Stress
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Morphemes
quasi- + revolution + -ized
The word 'quasi-revolutionized' is divided into seven syllables: qua-si-re-vo-lu-tion-ized. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('lu-'). It's a complex word formed from a Latin prefix, root, and Greek-derived suffix, and its syllabification follows standard English rules.
Definitions
- 1
Resembling or having the characteristics of a revolution, but not fully constituting one.
“The country underwent a quasi-revolutionized political system.”
“The reforms were quasi-revolutionized, but ultimately fell short of complete change.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('lu-'), typical for words with the 'revolution' root.
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. si — Open syllable.. re — Open syllable.. vo — Open syllable.. lu — Open, stressed syllable.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant coda.. ized — Closed syllable, consonant coda.
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Vowel Rule
Every vowel sound constitutes a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters following a vowel form a syllable coda.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes generally form separate syllables.
Stress Rule
Stress placement is lexically determined, often falling on the root syllable.
- The initial 'qu' cluster is treated as a single onset.
- Pronunciation of 'quasi-' can vary (/kweɪziː/ or /kwəsi/), but syllabification remains consistent.
- The suffix '-ized' can also be spelled '-ised' in British English.
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