quasiridiculously
Syllables
qua-si-ri-di-cu-lous-ly
Pronunciation
/ˈkweɪziː rɪˈdɪkjuːləsli/
Stress
0010001
Morphemes
quasi- + ridicule + -ously
The word 'quasi-ridiculously' is divided into seven syllables: qua-si-ri-di-cu-lous-ly. It consists of the Latin prefix 'quasi-', the Latin root 'ridicule', and the English suffix '-ously'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant division rules, with consideration for the 'qu' digraph and non-rhotic pronunciation.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner resembling or approaching ridicule; absurdly or ridiculously.
“He quasi-ridiculously suggested they fly to the moon.”
“The idea was quasi-ridiculously ambitious.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('di' in 'ridiculously'). The 'qua' and 'lous' syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, initial syllable of the prefix.. si — Open syllable, completing the prefix.. ri — Open syllable, beginning of the root.. di — Open syllable, part of the root.. cu — Open syllable, part of the root.. lous — Open syllable, part of the suffix.. ly — Open syllable, completing the suffix.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound when followed by a consonant.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are easily separable.
Prefix/Suffix Division
Prefixes and suffixes are often separated into distinct syllables.
- The pronunciation of 'quasi-' can vary slightly.
- Non-rhoticity of 'r' in GB English affects pronunciation.
- The 'qu' digraph is treated as a single sound unit.
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