quasiresponsible
Syllables
qua-si-re-spon-si-ble
Pronunciation
/ˈkweɪzi rɪˈspɑnsəbl̩/
Stress
100101
Morphemes
quasi- + responsible
The word 'quasi-responsible' is a five-syllable adjective with primary stress on the third syllable. It's formed from the Latin prefix 'quasi-' and the root 'responsible'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and syllabic consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Appearing or seeming to be responsible, but not actually being so; partially or seemingly responsible.
“He offered a quasi-responsible explanation for his actions, but it didn't quite convince anyone.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('si'), with secondary stress on the first syllable ('qua').
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, diphthong. si — Open syllable. re — Open syllable. spon — Closed syllable. si — Open syllable. ble — Closed syllable, syllabic consonant
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC) Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel (CV) Division
Syllables are divided before a vowel preceded by a consonant.
Syllabic Consonant Rule
A consonant can form a syllable on its own if it follows a vowel and is not part of a consonant cluster that requires separation.
- The prefix 'quasi-' is often treated as a single unit but is divided based on its internal vowel structure.
- The syllabic /l/ in '-ble' is a less common feature.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'quasi' in some dialects.
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