quasidangerously
Syllables
qua-si-dan-ger-ous-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌkweɪ.ziˈdeɪn.dʒər.əs.li/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
quasi- + danger + -ously
The word 'quasi-dangerously' is syllabified as qua-si-dan-ger-ous-ly, with primary stress on 'dan'. It's an adverb formed from the Latin prefix 'quasi-', the root 'danger', and the suffix '-ously'. Syllable division follows standard English rules maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sounds.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner resembling danger; hazardously; perilously.
“He drove quasi-dangerously, weaving between lanes.”
“She lived quasi-dangerously, always seeking adventure.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('dan'). The first and fifth syllables are unstressed, while the third syllable receives primary stress.
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, diphthong.. si — Closed syllable.. dan — Open syllable, diphthong.. ger — Closed syllable.. ous — Closed syllable.. ly — Closed syllable.
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Vowel-C-Consonant Rule
When a syllable contains a vowel followed by a consonant and then another consonant, the syllable is typically divided after the first consonant.
Consonant-Vowel Rule
When a syllable contains a consonant followed by a vowel, the syllable is typically divided after the consonant.
Maximize Onsets
Syllables prefer to begin with consonants (onsets) whenever possible.
- The prefix 'quasi-' is often treated as a single syllable.
- The '-ously' suffix is a common adverbial suffix and follows standard syllabification patterns.
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