Hyphenation ofquasi-fashionable

Analysis of "quasi-fashionable"

1. Pronunciation: The word is pronounced as /ˈkweɪzi ˈfæʃənəbl̩/ in General American English.

2. Syllable Division: qua-si-fash-ion-a-ble

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: quasi- (Latin, meaning "as if," "somewhat," or "resembling") - functions as an intensifier or modifier.
• Root: fashion- (Old French façon meaning "manner, way, fashion") - denotes style or current trends.
• Suffix: -able (Old French –able, from Latin -abilis) - indicates capability or susceptibility; forms an adjective.

4. Stress Identification: Primary stress falls on the second syllable of "fashion" (i.e., "ion"). Secondary stress falls on "qua-".

5. Phonetic Transcription: /ˈkweɪzi ˈfæʃənəbl̩/

6. Edge Case Review: The combination of a prefix of Latin origin with a root of Old French origin is relatively common in English, and doesn't present a unique syllabification challenge. The final syllable "-ble" is a common adjectival suffix and is generally syllabified as such.

7. Grammatical Role: "Quasi-fashionable" functions primarily as an adjective. The syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its use in a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: Appearing to be fashionable but not genuinely so; superficially stylish.
• Grammatical Category: Adjective
• Synonyms: trendy, stylish, modish, vogueish, affected.
• Antonyms: unfashionable, outdated, dowdy, frumpy.
• Examples: "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."

9. Phonological Comparison:

• Improbable: im-prob-a-ble - Similar syllable structure with a prefix and suffix. Stress falls on the second syllable.
• Unbelievable: un-be-liev-a-ble - Similar syllable structure with a prefix and suffix. Stress falls on the third syllable.
• Incapable: in-ca-pa-ble - Similar syllable structure with a prefix and suffix. Stress falls on the third syllable.

The differences in stress placement are due to the length and phonetic properties of the root morphemes. "Fashion" is a longer root than "liev" or "cap", influencing the stress pattern.

Detailed Syllable Breakdown & Rules:

• qua-: /kwɑː/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant(s). Exception: The "qu" digraph is treated as a single consonant cluster.
• si-: /zi/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant.
• fash-: /fæʃ/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant cluster.
• ion-: /ɪən/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant.
• a-: /ə/ - Open syllable. Rule: Single vowel.
• ble: /bl̩/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant cluster. Syllabic consonant /l/ is present.

Exceptions/Special Cases:

• The "qu" digraph is treated as a single consonant sound, influencing the first syllable's structure.
• The final syllable "-ble" exhibits a syllabic consonant, which is a relatively common feature in English.

Division Rules Applied:

1. Vowel-Consonant (VC): Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
2. Vowel-Consonant Cluster (VCC): Syllables are often divided before a consonant cluster following a vowel.
3. Digraphs: Digraphs like "qu" are treated as single consonant sounds.
4. Syllabic Consonants: Consonants can form syllables when preceded by a consonant and not followed by a vowel.