quasiridiculous
Syllables
qua-si-ri-di-cu-lous
Pronunciation
/ˈkweɪzi rɪˈdɪkjələs/
Stress
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Morphemes
quasi- + ridicul + -ous
The word 'quasi-ridiculous' is divided into six syllables: qua-si-ri-di-cu-lous. It features a Latin-derived prefix 'quasi-', root 'ridicul-', and suffix '-ous'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('cu'). Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
Somewhat ridiculous; appearing to be ridiculous.
“His attempt at a disguise was quasi-ridiculous, but endearing.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('cu'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('qua').
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, primary stressed.. si — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ri — Closed syllable, unstressed.. di — Closed syllable, unstressed.. cu — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. lous — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority hierarchy.
Stress Rule
English stress patterns often fall on the penultimate syllable, especially with suffixes like -ous.
- The 'qu' digraph is treated as a single onset.
- The vowel sounds in 'quasi' are diphthongs, forming a single syllable nucleus.
- The word's length and complexity require careful application of syllabification rules.
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