quasirighteously
Syllables
qua-si-right-e-ous-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌkweɪziˈraɪtɪəsli/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
quasi- + right + -eous
The word 'quasi-righteously' is a seven-syllable adverb with primary stress on 'right'. Syllabification follows standard vowel and suffix division rules, with the prefix 'quasi-' potentially exhibiting pronunciation variation.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner resembling or approaching what is right; somewhat rightly; hypocritically.
“He quasi-righteously condemned their actions, despite having done similar things himself.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable, 'right'. The first two syllables and the last three are unstressed.
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, initial syllable.. si — Closed syllable, following the prefix.. right — Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable.. e — Open syllable, unstressed vowel.. ous — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ly — Closed syllable, adverbial suffix, unstressed.
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Vowel Division
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Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables are often divided before or after a consonant between two vowels.
Suffix Division
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- Potential variation in the pronunciation of 'quasi-' (/kwɑːzi/ vs. /kweɪzi/).
- Standard English syllabification rules apply without significant exceptions.
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