quasifashionable
Syllables
qua-si-fash-ion-a-ble
Pronunciation
/ˈkweɪzi ˈfæʃənəbl̩/
Stress
0 1 0 1 0 0
Morphemes
quasi- + fashion + -able
The word 'quasi-fashionable' is divided into six syllables: qua-si-fash-ion-a-ble. It consists of the Latin prefix 'quasi-', the Old French root 'fashion', and the Latin suffix '-able'. Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'fashion'. The syllabification follows standard English rules, considering digraphs and syllabic consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Appearing to be fashionable but not genuinely so; superficially stylish.
“She wore a quasi-fashionable outfit that looked like it was put together at the last minute.”
“The restaurant had a quasi-fashionable atmosphere, trying to appear upscale but lacking substance.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'fashion' (/ˈfæʃ/), and secondary stress falls on 'qua' (/ˈkwɑː/). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, initial syllable.. si — Open syllable.. fash — Closed syllable.. ion — Open syllable.. a — Open syllable, schwa sound.. ble — Closed syllable, syllabic /l/.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
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Vowel-Consonant Cluster (VCC)
Syllables are often divided before a consonant cluster following a vowel.
Digraphs
Digraphs like 'qu' are treated as single consonant sounds.
Syllabic Consonants
Consonants can form syllables when preceded by a consonant and not followed by a vowel.
- The 'qu' digraph is treated as a single consonant sound.
- The final syllable '-ble' exhibits a syllabic consonant.
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