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quasi-slanderous

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5 syllables
16 characters
English (GB)
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5syllables

quasislanderous

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

qua-si-slan-der-ous

Pronunciation

/ˈkweɪziˈslændərəs/

Stress

10101

Morphemes

quasi- + slander + -ous

“Quasi-slanderous” is a five-syllable adjective with primary stress on the second syllable of each component. It’s formed from a Latin prefix, an Old Norse root, and a Latin suffix. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.

Definitions

adjective
  1. 1

    Resembling or having the characteristics of slander; tending to slander.

    “His quasi-slanderous remarks caused considerable distress.”

    “The article contained quasi-slanderous accusations against the politician.”

    syn:defamatorylibelouscalumniousvituperative
    ant:laudatorycomplimentarypraising

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'quasi' and the second syllable of 'slanderous'.

Syllables

5
qua/kwɑː/
si/zi/
slan/slæn/
der/də/
ous/əs/

qua — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. si — Open syllable.. slan — Closed syllable.. der — Open syllable.. ous — Open syllable.

Word Parts

pre

quasi-

Latin origin, meaning 'as if', 'somewhat', or 'resembling'. Functions as an intensifier.

root

slander

Old Norse origin, meaning 'false report, defamation'. Denotes the act of making false statements.

suf

-ous

Latin origin, meaning 'full of', 'characterized by'. Forms an adjective.

Similar Words

ha­zar­dousner­vousva­ri­ous

Onset-Rime

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Vowel-Consonant-Vowel

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Consonant-Vowel-Consonant

Syllables are divided around the vowel when flanked by consonants.

Vowel-Consonant

Syllables are divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.

  • The hyphen in 'quasi-' is a stylistic choice and doesn't affect the phonological analysis.
  • Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly alter vowel sounds but not the syllable division.
  • The word is relatively uncommon, so there's less established precedent for syllabification variations.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/11/2025

Nearby Words

17 words
quasi-slanderous(current)
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