quasislanderously
Syllables
qua-si-slan-der-ous-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌkweɪziˈslændərəsli/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
quasi- + slander + -ously
The word 'quasi-slanderously' is divided into six syllables: qua-si-slan-der-ous-ly. It consists of the prefix 'quasi-', the root 'slander', and the suffix '-ously'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable, 'der'. Syllable division follows standard V-C and C-V rules, with consonant blends remaining intact.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner resembling or characterized by slander; falsely and maliciously speaking or writing about someone.
“He quasi-slanderously hinted at her past mistakes.”
“The politician was accused of speaking quasi-slanderously about his opponent.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable, 'der' (/ˈdər/). The first two syllables ('qua' and 'si') are unstressed, and the last three ('ous' and 'ly') are also unstressed.
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, initial syllable.. si — Open syllable, following 'qua'.. slan — Closed syllable, consonant blend onset.. der — Open syllable, primary stress.. ous — Open syllable, part of the suffix.. ly — Open syllable, final syllable of the suffix.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (V-C)
Syllables are divided after a vowel when followed by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel (C-V)
Syllables are divided before a vowel when preceded by a consonant.
Consonant Blend
Consonant blends are generally kept together within a syllable.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'quasi-' in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in vowel quality in 'slander'.
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