quasifulfilling
Syllables
qua-si-ful-fill-ing
Pronunciation
/ˈkweɪzi ˈfʊlfɪlɪŋ/
Stress
10110
Morphemes
quasi- + ful + -fill-ing
The word 'quasi-fulfilling' is divided into five syllables: qua-si-ful-fill-ing. It consists of a Latin prefix 'quasi-', an Old English root 'ful', and suffixes '-fill' and '-ing'. Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'fulfilling'. Syllable division follows standard onset-rime principles.
Definitions
- 1
Appearing or relating to the process of fulfilling something, but not completely or genuinely.
“He found the work to be a quasi-fulfilling experience.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the second syllable of 'fulfilling' (/ˈfʊl.fɪl.ɪŋ/), secondary stress on 'qua'.
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'qu'. si — Open syllable, simple onset and rime. ful — Closed syllable, simple onset and rime. fill — Closed syllable, simple onset and rime. ing — Closed syllable, nasal onset
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
- The 'qu' cluster is generally treated as a single onset.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur.
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