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quasi-skillfully

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

5 syllables
16 characters
English (GB)
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5syllables

quasiskillfully

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

qua-si-skill-ful-ly

Pronunciation

/ˈkweɪziˈskɪlfʊli/

Stress

0 0 1 0 0

Morphemes

quasi + skill + fully

The word 'quasi-skillfully' is divided into five syllables: qua-si-skill-ful-ly. It consists of the prefix 'quasi-', root 'skill', and suffix '-fully'. The primary stress falls on 'skill'. Syllable division follows vowel sound and consonant cluster rules, with the 'qu' digraph treated as a single consonant.

Definitions

adverb
  1. 1

    In a manner resembling skill, but not fully or genuinely skilled; almost skillfully.

    “He quasi-skillfully attempted to repair the watch, but only made things worse.”

    syn:semi-skillfullyalmost skillfullyinadequately skillfully
    ant:skillfullyexpertlyproficiently

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the third syllable, 'skill'.

Syllables

5
qua/kwɑː/
si/siː/
skill/skɪl/
ful/fʊl/
ly/li/

qua — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster 'qu'. si — Open syllable. skill — Closed syllable, 'll' cluster. ful — Closed syllable. ly — Open syllable

Word Parts

pre

quasi

Latin origin, meaning 'as if', degree modifier

root

skill

Old Norse origin, denotes ability

suf

fully

Old English origin, adverbial suffix indicating manner

Similar Words

beau­ti­ful­lyhope­ful­lycare­ful­ly

Vowel Sound Syllable Rule

Each vowel sound generally forms a separate syllable.

Consonant Cluster Rule

Consonant clusters can end a syllable if they follow a vowel.

  • Pronunciation of 'quasi' can vary (/kweɪzi/ or /kwɪzi/).
  • The 'qu' digraph is treated as a single consonant cluster.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/11/2025

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