quasisympathetic
Syllables
qua-si-sym-pa-the-tic
Pronunciation
/ˌkweɪziːsɪmˈpæθɪtɪk/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
quasi- + sym- + -pathetic
The word 'quasi-sympathetic' is divided into six syllables: qua-si-sym-pa-the-tic. It consists of the Latin prefix 'quasi-', the Greek root 'sym-', and the Greek suffix '-pathetic'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sym'). Syllabification follows standard US English rules based on vowel nuclei, onsets, and codas.
Definitions
- 1
Appearing or relating to sympathy, but not genuinely or fully so; superficially sympathetic.
“His quasi-sympathetic expression didn't fool anyone.”
“She offered a quasi-sympathetic nod, but her eyes remained cold.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sym'), indicated by '1'. The other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. si — Open syllable, long vowel.. sym — Closed syllable.. pa — Open syllable.. the — Open syllable.. tic — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Stress Assignment Rule
Stress is assigned based on a combination of morphological structure and phonological weight.
- The prefix 'quasi-' can sometimes be reduced to /kwəziː/ in some dialects.
- The vowel in 'pathetic' can vary slightly depending on regional accent.
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