quasipersonable
Syllables
qua-si-per-son-a-ble
Pronunciation
/ˈkweɪziˈpɜːrsənəbl̩/
Stress
101001
Morphemes
quasi- + person + -able
The word 'quasi-personable' is divided into six syllables: qua-si-per-son-a-ble. It consists of the Latin prefix 'quasi-', the root 'person', and the suffix '-able'. Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('per'). The syllabification follows standard vowel-consonant division rules, with potential for a syllabic 'l' in the final syllable.
Definitions
- 1
Appearing to be or having some of the qualities of a person; somewhat personable.
“The robot's movements were surprisingly quasi-personable, making it easier to interact with.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('per') of 'personable'. The 'qua' and 'si' are unstressed.
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. si — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. per — Stressed, open syllable.. son — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. a — Unstressed, open syllable.. ble — Closed syllable, consonant cluster. Syllabic 'l' possible.
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Vowel-C Rule
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel sound, especially when followed by a consonant.
Stress Assignment
Stress is assigned based on morphological structure and phonological rules, often falling on the second syllable in adjectives ending in '-able'.
- The prefix 'quasi-' is not a common English prefix.
- The final syllable may exhibit a syllabic 'l' in some pronunciations.
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