quasinegligible
Syllables
qua-si-ne-gli-gi-ble
Pronunciation
/ˈkweɪziˈneɡlɪdʒəbl̩/
Stress
101001
Morphemes
quasi- + neglig- + -ible
The word 'quasi-negligible' is divided into six syllables: qua-si-ne-gli-gi-ble. It consists of the prefix 'quasi-', the root 'neglig-', and the suffix '-ible'. Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'negligible'. Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime division rules.
Definitions
- 1
Barely noticeable; insignificant; almost negligible.
“The damage was quasi-negligible and easily repaired.”
“His contribution was quasi-negligible, amounting to little more than a suggestion.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'negligible' (/ˈneɡlɪdʒəbl̩/). 'Quasi' receives secondary stress.
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, begins with a consonant cluster.. si — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ne — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant, primary stress.. gli — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. gi — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ble — Coda syllable, consonant cluster, syllabic consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Stress Assignment
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'negligible' based on typical English stress patterns.
Consonant Cluster Onset
Consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables are treated as part of the onset.
Coda Syllable Formation
Syllables ending in consonants form codas.
Syllabic Consonant
The final consonant can form a syllable if it is followed by no vowel.
- The compound nature of the word and the presence of the prefix 'quasi-' require careful consideration.
- The vowel in 'quasi' is often reduced in rapid speech.
- Potential palatalization of /ɡ/ before /i/ in some dialects.
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