quasisufficient
Syllables
qua-si-suf-fi-cient
Pronunciation
/ˈkweɪziːˈsʌfɪʃənt/
Stress
10011
Morphemes
quasi- + suf- + -ficient
The word 'quasi-sufficient' is divided into five syllables: qua-si-suf-fi-cient. It consists of the Latin prefix 'quasi-', the root 'suf-', and the suffix '-ficient'. Primary stress falls on the final syllable of 'sufficient'. Syllabification follows standard vowel and consonant cluster rules, with consideration for the 'qu' digraph.
Definitions
- 1
Somewhat sufficient; nearly adequate.
“The evidence was quasi-sufficient to convict him.”
“Her apology was quasi-sufficient, but didn't fully address the issue.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'sufficient' (/ˈsʌfɪʃənt/). Secondary stress falls on the first syllable of 'quasi' (/ˈkweɪziː/).
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, stressed.. si — Open syllable, unstressed.. suf — Open syllable, unstressed.. fi — Open syllable, unstressed.. cient — Open syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often split based on sonority.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes are often separated into distinct syllables.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'quasi'.
- Vowel reduction in 'suf-' in rapid speech.
- The digraph 'qu' is treated as a single phoneme.
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