quasirespectable
Syllables
quasi-re-spec-ta-ble
Pronunciation
/ˈkweɪzi rɪˈspektəbl̩/
Stress
101001
Morphemes
quasi- + respect + -able
The word 'quasi-respectable' is divided into six syllables: quasi-re-spec-ta-ble. It consists of the Latin prefix 'quasi-', the root 'respect', and the suffix '-able'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('spec'). The final syllable contains a syllabic 'l'.
Definitions
- 1
Appearing or seeming respectable but not truly so; superficially respectable.
“He was a quasi-respectable businessman with a hidden criminal past.”
“The building had a quasi-respectable facade, but inside it was dilapidated.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('spec'). Secondary stress falls on the first syllable ('qua').
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, diphthong.. si — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. re — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. spec — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.. ta — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. ble — Syllabic consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel followed by consonant
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel when followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable, especially at the end of a syllable.
Syllabic Consonant
A consonant can form a syllable nucleus if it is followed by a vowel or is at the end of a word.
- The pronunciation of 'quasi-' can vary slightly.
- The syllabic 'l' in '-ble' is a relatively advanced phonological feature.
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