How Many Syllables In Quasi?
2syllables
Quasi has 2 syllables, qua-si. It is a disyllabic word.
quasi
/ˈkweɪ.saɪ/ UK /ˈkweɪ.zaɪ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, qua.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV
Division By Sound
/kweɪ.saɪ/
Division By Letters
qua-si
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Quasi
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | kw | eɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | s | aɪ | – | CV | open |
Why Quasi Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈkweɪ.saɪ/ | /ˈkweɪ.zaɪ/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈkwɑː.zaɪ/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in quasi?
Quasi has 2 syllables, qua-si. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkweɪ.saɪ/.
Which syllable is stressed in quasi?
The first syllable, qua, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of quasi?
Quasi has the structure CCV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide quasi into syllables?
By sound, kweɪ.saɪ. By letters, as a spelling guide, qua-si.