quasidesperately
Syllables
qua-si-de-sper-a-te-ly
Pronunciation
/ˈkweɪzi ˈdɛspərɪtli/
Stress
0010000
Morphemes
quasi- + desperate + -ly
The word 'quasi-desperately' is divided into seven syllables: qua-si-de-sper-a-te-ly. It consists of the prefix 'quasi-', the root 'desperate', and the suffix '-ly'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ate'). Syllabification follows vowel-following consonant and consonant cluster rules, with some exceptions related to vowel pronunciation and stress.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner resembling desperation; almost desperately.
“He quasi-desperately searched for his keys.”
“She quasi-desperately clung to the hope that he would return.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ate' in 'desperately'). The first syllable ('qua') receives secondary stress, while the remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, begins with a consonant cluster.. si — Open syllable, follows a consonant cluster.. de — Open syllable, begins with a consonant.. sper — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. a — Unstressed, open syllable. Schwa sound.. te — Closed syllable, diphthong.. ly — Closed syllable, follows a vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Following Consonant Rule
Syllables are generally divided after vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are typically maintained within a syllable.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes are often separated into their own syllables.
- The pronunciation of 'quasi-' with /kweɪ/ can be considered an exception.
- Vowel reduction in the 'a-' syllable is common in unstressed syllables.
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