quasimiraculous
Syllables
qua-si-mi-ra-cu-lous
Pronunciation
/ˈkweɪziːmaɪˈrækjələs/
Stress
101010
Morphemes
quasi- + mir- + -ous
The word 'quasi-miraculous' is divided into six syllables: qua-si-mi-ra-cu-lous. It consists of the Latin prefix 'quasi-', the root 'mir-', and the suffix '-ous'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('cu'). The word functions as an adjective meaning 'seemingly miraculous'.
Definitions
- 1
Appearing to be miraculous; resembling a miracle but not actually one.
“The recovery was quasi-miraculous, given the severity of the injury.”
“The escape from the burning building was a quasi-miraculous event.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('cu'). Secondary stress falls on the first syllable ('qua'). Remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, onset 'kw', rime 'eɪ', unstressed.. si — Open syllable, onset 's', rime 'iː', unstressed.. mi — Open syllable, onset 'm', rime 'aɪ', secondary stress.. ra — Open syllable, onset 'r', rime 'æ', unstressed.. cu — Open syllable, onset 'k', rime 'u', primary stress.. lous — Closed syllable, onset 'l', rime 'əs', unstressed.
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes are often separated into their own syllables.
- The compound nature of the word and the presence of the 'quasi-' prefix require careful consideration.
- The vowel sounds in 'miraculous' can be subject to regional variations.
- The pronunciation of 'quasi-' can vary slightly.
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