quasiinternationally
Syllables
qua-si-in-ter-na-tion-al-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌkweɪ.ziː.ɪn.tərˈnæʃ.ən.ə.li/
Stress
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Morphemes
quasi- + international + -ally
The word 'quasi-internationally' is divided into eight syllables: qua-si-in-ter-na-tion-al-ly. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('na'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'quasi-', the root 'international', and the suffix '-ally'. Syllabification follows the onset-nucleus-coda principle, with vowel clusters treated to preserve vowel nuclei.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner resembling or approaching international standards or character; somewhat internationally.
“The company operates quasi-internationally, with offices in several countries.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('na'), indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, onset 'kw', nucleus 'ɑː'. si — Open syllable, onset 'z', nucleus 'iː'. in — Closed syllable, onset 'ɪn', nucleus 'ɪ', coda 'n'. ter — Open syllable, onset 't', nucleus 'ər'. na — Open syllable, primary stress, onset 'n', nucleus 'æ'. tion — Open syllable, onset 'ʃ', nucleus 'ən'. al — Open syllable, schwa vowel, onset 'l', nucleus 'ə'. ly — Open syllable, onset 'l', nucleus 'i'
Word Parts
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Onset-Nucleus-Coda
Each syllable contains an onset (initial consonant sound), a nucleus (vowel sound), and optionally a coda (final consonant sound).
Vowel Digraphs
Digraphs like 'qu' are treated as single onsets.
- Vowel clusters require careful consideration to ensure vowel sounds are preserved as nuclei.
- Potential regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., reduction of 'quasi' vowel).
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