quasisufficient
The word 'quasi-sufficient' is a five-syllable adjective (qua-si-suf-fi-cient) with primary stress on the second syllable of 'sufficient'. It's formed from the Latin prefix 'quasi-' and the root 'sufficient', meaning 'almost adequate'.
Definitions
- 1
Appearing to be or almost sufficient; barely adequate.
“The evidence was quasi-sufficient to convict him.”
“Her apology felt quasi-sufficient, but lacked sincerity.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'sufficient' (/ˈfɪʃənt/). The 'qua' and 'si' syllables are unstressed, and 'suf' receives secondary stress.
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, begins with a consonant cluster.. si — Open syllable, vowel sound followed by consonant.. suf — Open syllable, vowel sound followed by consonant.. fi — Closed syllable, vowel sound followed by consonant.. cient — Closed syllable, consonant cluster ending.
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Vowel-Following Consonant Rule
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel sound.
Consonant-Ending Syllable Rule
Syllables can end in a consonant, especially when followed by a vowel in the next syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they can be naturally separated by a vowel sound.
- The hyphenated nature of 'quasi-' influences initial syllable division.
- The linking 's' sound between 'quasi' and 'sufficient' does not create a separate syllable.
- Potential variation in the pronunciation of 'quasi' (/kwɑːzi/ vs. /kweɪzi/).
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