quasislanderous
Syllables
qua-si-slan-der-ous
Pronunciation
/ˈkweɪziˈslændərəs/
Stress
10100
Morphemes
quasi- + slander + -ous
The word 'quasi-slanderous' is divided into five syllables: qua-si-slan-der-ous. It consists of the Latin prefix 'quasi-', the Old Norse root 'slander-', and the Latin suffix '-ous'. Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('slan'). Syllabification follows standard vowel and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
Resembling or having the characteristics of slander; tending to slander.
“His quasi-slanderous remarks caused a great deal of distress.”
“The article contained quasi-slanderous accusations against the politician.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('slan'), and a secondary stress on the first syllable ('qua').
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, stressed.. si — Open syllable, unstressed.. slan — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. der — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ous — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally split to maintain syllable onset/coda balance.
Digraph Rule
Digraphs like 'qu' are treated as single consonant sounds for syllabification.
- The prefix *quasi-* can sometimes be pronounced with a slightly reduced vowel sound, but this doesn't affect the syllabification.
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