quasipathetically
Syllables
qua-si-pa-thet-i-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌkweɪzi pæθɪˈtɪkli/
Stress
0101101
Morphemes
quasi- + path- + -et-ic-ally
The word 'quasi-pathetically' is divided into seven syllables: qua-si-pa-thet-i-cal-ly. It's an adverb formed from a Latin prefix, a Greek root, and multiple suffixes. Primary stress falls on the third syllable. Syllabification follows standard vowel and onset-rime rules.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner resembling or approaching pathetic; somewhat pathetic.
“He apologized quasi-pathetically, hoping to elicit sympathy.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('thet'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('qua').
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, onset 'kw', rime 'ɑ'. si — Open syllable, onset 's', rime 'i'. pa — Open syllable, onset 'p', rime 'æ'. thet — Closed syllable, onset 'th', rime 'et'. i — Open syllable, vowel only. cal — Open syllable, onset 'k', rime 'æl'. ly — Open syllable, onset 'l', rime 'i'
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are divided into an onset (consonants before the vowel) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- Vowel reduction in the 'quasi-' prefix is possible in rapid speech, but doesn't affect the written syllable division.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may affect vowel quality but not syllable boundaries.
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