quasiunanimously
Syllables
qua-si-u-na-ni-mous-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌkweɪziːjuːˈnænɪməsli/
Stress
0000011
Morphemes
quasi- + unanim + -ous
“Quasi-unanimously” is a seven-syllable adverb with Latin roots. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules, dividing based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters. The word’s structure reflects its complex morphology.
Definitions
- 1
To a great extent; almost entirely.
“The committee agreed quasi-unanimously to approve the proposal.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('mous').
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, diphthong.. si — Open syllable, long vowel.. u — Open syllable, glide and long vowel.. na — Open syllable, short vowel.. ni — Open syllable, short vowel.. mous — Closed syllable, short vowel, consonant cluster.. ly — Open syllable, short vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided between the onset (initial consonants) and the rime (vowel and following consonants).
Vowel-Consonant
Syllables are divided after a vowel sound.
Consonant-Coda
Syllables are divided before a consonant coda (final consonant(s)).
Single Vowel Rule
A single vowel typically forms its own syllable.
- The prefix 'quasi-' is often treated as a single unit.
- The 'u' in 'unanimously' can sometimes be elided in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might slightly alter the phonetic realization.
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