quasisarcastically
Syllables
qua-si-sar-cas-ti-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˈkweɪziˌsɑːkæs.tɪ.kli/
Stress
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Morphemes
quasi- + sarcasm + -ically
The word 'quasi-sarcastically' is divided into seven syllables: qua-si-sar-cas-ti-cal-ly. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('cas'). It's an adverb formed from the root 'sarcasm' with the prefix 'quasi-' and the suffix '-ically'. Syllable division follows the rule of separating syllables around vowel sounds, while maintaining consonant clusters in stressed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner resembling sarcasm; mockingly or with the intent to wound.
“He quasi-sarcastically complimented her new haircut, but his tone betrayed his true feelings.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('cas'). The stress pattern is typical for words with this morphological structure.
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, initial syllable.. si — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. sar — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. cas — Closed, stressed syllable.. ti — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. cal — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ly — Open syllable, final syllable.
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Vowel-Ending Syllables
Syllables are generally separated around vowel sounds.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable, especially in stressed syllables.
- The 'qu' digraph could be considered a single unit, but is broken here for clarity.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'quasi' in some dialects.
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