quasicomprehensive
Syllables
qua-si-com-pre-hen-sive
Pronunciation
/ˈkweɪziːˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnsɪv/
Stress
100010
Morphemes
quasi- + comprehend + -ive
The word 'quasi-comprehensive' is divided into six syllables: qua-si-com-pre-hen-sive. It consists of the prefix 'quasi-', the root 'comprehend', and the suffix '-ive'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard onset-rime and vowel-consonant division rules, with the 'qu' digraph treated as a single onset.
Definitions
- 1
Appearing or acting as if comprehensive, but not fully so; somewhat comprehensive.
“The report was a quasi-comprehensive overview of the situation.”
“Her knowledge of the subject was quasi-comprehensive, lacking depth in certain areas.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable (/hɛn/), and secondary stress on the first syllable (/kwɑ/).
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. si — Closed syllable.. com — Closed syllable.. pre — Open syllable, consonant cluster onset.. hen — Closed syllable.. sive — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel when followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable based on pronunciation.
- The 'qu' digraph is treated as a single onset.
- The compound nature of 'comprehensive' does not alter standard syllabification rules.
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