quasifatalistically
Syllables
qua-si-fa-ta-lis-ti-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌkweɪ.ziː.fæ.təˈlɪ.stɪ.kli/
Stress
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Morphemes
quasi- + fatal- + -istically
The word 'quasi-fatalistically' is divided into eight syllables: qua-si-fa-ta-lis-ti-cal-ly. It's an adverb derived from Latin roots, with primary stress on the 'ti' syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime division and vowel-consonant separation.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner resembling or approaching fatalism; as if fate were predetermined.
“He accepted the outcome quasi-fatalistically, believing it was simply meant to be.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ti' (5th syllable from the beginning).
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'qu'. si — Open syllable. fa — Closed syllable. ta — Open syllable. lis — Closed syllable. ti — Open syllable, primary stress. cal — Closed syllable. ly — Open syllable
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Separating the onset (initial consonant sounds) from the rime (vowel and following consonants).
Vowel-Consonant Division
Dividing syllables after each vowel sound, especially when followed by a consonant.
- The 'qu' cluster is treated as a single onset. Vowel clusters are considered in syllable boundary determination.
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