quasiidealistic
Syllables
qua-si-i-de-a-lis-tic
Pronunciation
/ˈkweɪziˌaɪdiˈælɪstɪk/
Stress
0010011
Morphemes
quasi- + ideal + -istic
The word 'quasi-idealistic' is divided into seven syllables: qua-si-i-de-a-lis-tic. It consists of the prefix 'quasi-', the root 'ideal', and the suffix '-istic'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('a' in 'idealistic'). Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel and consonant sequences.
Definitions
- 1
Appearing to be idealistic, but not truly so; superficially idealistic.
“His promises of reform were quasi-idealistic, lacking any concrete plans for implementation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('a' in 'idealistic'). The first syllable ('qua') and fifth syllable ('a' in 'idealistic') receive secondary stress.
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, diphthong. si — Closed syllable. i — Open syllable, diphthong. de — Open syllable. a — Open syllable. lis — Closed syllable. tic — Closed syllable
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Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
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Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables are often divided before and after a consonant between two vowels.
- The pronunciation of 'quasi-' can vary slightly, but the syllabification remains consistent.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common feature of English pronunciation.
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