quasiinternational
Syllables
qua-si-in-ter-na-tion-al
Pronunciation
/ˌkweɪ.ziː.ɪn.tərˈnæʃ.ən.əl/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
quasi- + international
“Quasi-international” is a seven-syllable adjective with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It’s formed from the Latin prefix “quasi-”, the root “international-”, and no suffix. Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime and vowel-coda division, with potential for vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
Appearing to be international in nature, but not fully or officially so.
“The conference had a quasi-international flavor, with attendees from only a few countries.”
“The organization's efforts were quasi-international in scope.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tion').
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. si — Open syllable, vowel sound.. in — Closed syllable, nasal coda.. ter — Open syllable, r-colored vowel.. na — Open syllable, vowel sound.. tion — Closed syllable, sibilant coda.. al — Closed syllable, schwa vowel, liquid coda.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel-Coda Division
Syllables are often formed around a vowel sound, with any following consonants forming the coda.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are allowed at the onset and coda, but are subject to phonotactic constraints.
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Variations in pronunciation of the 'quasi-' prefix.
- The word's length and complexity can lead to variations in pronunciation.
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