quasinegligibly
Syllables
qua-si-neg-li-gibly
Pronunciation
/ˈkweɪzi ˈneɡlɪdʒəbli/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
quasi- + neglig- + -ibly
The word 'quasi-negligibly' is divided into five syllables: qua-si-neg-li-gibly. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('neg'). It's an adverb formed from a Latin root with English suffixes, and its syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
To a very slight or almost imperceptible degree; barely noticeably.
“The change in temperature was quasi-negligibly small.”
“His contribution to the project was quasi-negligibly appreciated.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('neg'). The stress pattern is typical for words with Latinate roots and English suffixes.
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, initial syllable.. si — Open syllable, part of the prefix.. neg — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. li — Open syllable, part of the root.. gibly — Closed syllable, contains a schwa sound.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes are often separated into their own syllables.
Stress-Timing Rule
English is a stress-timed language, influencing syllable division.
- The prefix 'quasi-' is relatively uncommon and can sometimes lead to hesitation in syllabification.
- The 'gli' sequence functions as a single consonant cluster.
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