quasiexceptional
Syllables
qua-si-ex-cep-tion-al
Pronunciation
/ˌkweɪ.ziː.ɪk.sep.ʃə.nəl/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
quasi- + except + -ional
The word 'quasi-exceptional' is divided into six syllables: qua-si-ex-cep-tion-al. It consists of the Latin prefix 'quasi-', the root 'except', and the suffix '-ional'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard US English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and the closed syllable principle.
Definitions
- 1
Appearing to be exceptional but not truly so; almost, but not quite, exceptional.
“The performance was quasi-exceptional, but lacked the emotional depth of a truly great performance.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tion').
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, diphthong. si — Open syllable, long vowel. ex — Closed syllable. cep — Closed syllable. tion — Closed syllable. al — Weak syllable, schwa
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Syllables are often divided between vowels.
Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllables are often divided after a consonant followed by a vowel.
Closed Syllable Principle
Syllables ending in a consonant are typically closed.
Weak Syllable Reduction
Unstressed syllables often reduce to schwa.
- Potential variation in the pronunciation of 'quasi-' (/kweɪ.ziː/ vs. /kwɑː.ziː/).
- The complex structure of the word requires careful application of syllabification rules.
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