quasidependently
Syllables
qua-si-de-pen-den-tly
Pronunciation
/ˌkweɪzi dɪˈpɛndəntli/
Stress
010110
Morphemes
quasi- + depend + -ently
The word 'quasi-dependently' is divided into six syllables: qua-si-de-pen-den-tly. It consists of the Latin prefix 'quasi-', the root 'depend', and the English suffix '-ently'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('den'). Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime and vowel-consonant division.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner resembling dependence; partially or seemingly dependent.
“The project was quasi-dependently funded, relying on both grants and private donations.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the third syllable ('den'), secondary stress on the first syllable ('qua'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'qu', rime vowel 'ɑɪ'. si — Open syllable, onset consonant 'z', rime vowel 'i'. de — Open syllable, onset consonant 'd', rime vowel 'ɛ'. pen — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'p', rime vowel 'ɛ' and consonant 'n'. den — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'd', rime vowel 'ɛ' and consonant 'n' - primary stress. tly — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'tl', rime vowel 'i'
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Separating the syllable into its onset (initial consonant sounds) and rime (vowel and following consonants).
Vowel-Consonant Division
Dividing syllables after a vowel when followed by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel Division
Dividing syllables after a consonant when followed by a vowel.
- Potential reduction of the vowel in 'quasi-' to /kwi/ in some pronunciations.
- Regional variations in vowel quality in 'dependent' and 'ly'.
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