quasifavourably
Syllables
qua-si-fa-vour-a-bly
Pronunciation
/ˈkweɪzi ˈfeɪvər.ə.bli/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
quasi- + favour + -ably
The word 'quasi-favourably' is divided into six syllables: qua-si-fa-vour-a-bly. The primary stress falls on 'vour'. It's an adverb formed from the Latin root 'favour' with the prefixes 'quasi-' and suffix '-ably'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant rules.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner resembling favour or approval; somewhat favourably.
“The committee responded quasi-favourably to the proposal, suggesting further revisions.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('vour').
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. si — Open syllable.. fa — Open syllable.. vour — Open syllable, diphthong, stressed.. a — Open, unstressed syllable.. bly — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Vowel-Following Consonant Rule
A vowel followed by a consonant typically forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs generally remain within a single syllable.
Consonant-Ending Syllable Rule
A syllable ending in a consonant is closed.
- Potential for reduction of the 'quasi-' prefix in rapid speech.
- Variations in vowel pronunciation of 'favour' do not affect syllable division.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (US)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.