quasiinvestigated
Syllables
qua-si-in-ves-ti-gat-ed
Pronunciation
/ˈkweɪzi ɪnˈvɛstɪˌɡeɪtɪd/
Stress
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Morphemes
quasi- + invest- + -ated
The word 'quasi-investigated' is divided into seven syllables: qua-si-in-ves-ti-gat-ed. It consists of the Latin prefix 'quasi-', the root 'invest-', and the suffix '-ated'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ti'). It functions as an adjective meaning partially investigated.
Definitions
- 1
Partially or seemingly investigated; not fully or thoroughly investigated.
“The claims were quasi-investigated by the local authorities.”
“The evidence presented was quasi-investigated and deemed insufficient.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ti'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('qua').
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, lightly stressed.. si — Open syllable, unstressed.. in — Open syllable, unstressed.. ves — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ti — Open syllable, primary stress.. gat — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ed — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Consonant Cluster Rule
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Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The 'quasi-' prefix can sometimes be pronounced with a slightly reduced vowel sound.
- The 'in-' prefix is often unstressed and can blend with the following syllable.
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