quasiresponsibly
Syllables
qua-si-re-spon-si-bly
Pronunciation
/ˈkweɪzi rɪˈspɑnsəbli/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
quasi- + respons- + -ibly
The word 'quasi-responsibly' is syllabified as qua-si-re-spon-si-bly, with primary stress on the third syllable. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'quasi-', the root 'respons-', and the suffix '-ibly'. It functions as an adverb meaning 'somewhat responsibly'.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner resembling responsibility; somewhat responsibly; not fully or genuinely responsible.
“He quasi-responsibly agreed to help, but didn't fully commit.”
“She quasi-responsibly managed the project, delegating most tasks.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('si' in 'responsibly').
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. si — Open syllable.. re — Open syllable.. spon — Closed syllable.. si — Open syllable.. bly — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Dividing syllables based on the initial consonant cluster (e.g., 'qua-').
Vowel-Consonant Division
Dividing syllables after a vowel sound followed by a consonant (e.g., 're-').
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant Division
Dividing syllables around a vowel surrounded by consonants (e.g., 'spon-').
- The prefix 'quasi-' is often treated as a single syllable.
- The 'si-' syllable before 'bly' is a common pattern in English adverbs.
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