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quasi-intelligent

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

6 syllables
17 characters
English (US)
Enriched
Fig. 1 — . The composing stick. “quasi-intelligent” is set in lead; each gap is a place it may break.
6syllables

quasiintelligent

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

qua-si-in-tel-li-gent

Pronunciation

/ˈkweɪzi ɪnˈtɛlədʒənt/

Stress

101010

Morphemes

quasi- + intel + -ligent

The word 'quasi-intelligent' is divided into five syllables: qua-si-in-tel-li-gent. It consists of the Latin prefix 'quasi-', the root 'intel', and the suffix '-ligent'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('li'). Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.

Definitions

adjective
  1. 1

    Appearing to be intelligent, but perhaps not fully or genuinely so; somewhat intelligent.

    “The robot exhibited quasi-intelligent behavior, responding to simple commands.”

    “His quasi-intelligent remarks often masked a lack of real understanding.”

    syn:semi-intelligentpartly intelligentmoderately intelligent
    ant:unintelligentstupidfoolish

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('li'). Secondary stress falls on the first syllable ('qua').

Syllables

6
qua/kweɪ/
si/zi/
in/ɪn/
tel/tɛl/
li/li/
gent/dʒənt/

qua — Open syllable, initial syllable of the prefix.. si — Closed syllable, completing the prefix.. in — Closed syllable, beginning of the root.. tel — Closed syllable, part of the root.. li — Open syllable, part of the root.. gent — Closed syllable, completing the root and suffix.

Word Parts

pre

quasi-

Latin origin, meaning 'as if' or 'seemingly'. Functions as a degree modifier.

root

intel

Latin origin (*intellegere* - to understand). Core meaning relating to intellect.

suf

-ligent

Latin origin (*-legens* - 'reading'). Adjective forming suffix denoting capability.

Similar Words

in­tel­li­gentar­ti­fi­ciales­sen­tial

Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)

Syllables are divided between vowels when a vowel sequence occurs.

Consonant-Vowel (CV)

Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei, with consonants preceding or following.

Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)

Syllables are divided before and after the vowel when a consonant is on both sides.

  • Potential vowel reduction in 'quasi' to /kwiːzi/.
  • Potential vowel reduction in 'tel' to /təl/.
  • The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025

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