idiopsychological
Syllables
i-di-o-psy-cho-log-i-cal
Pronunciation
/ˌɪdi.oʊ.saɪ.kəˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl/
Stress
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Morphemes
idio- + psycho- + logical
The word 'idiopsychological' is divided into five syllables: i-di-o-psy-cho-log-i-cal. It consists of the prefix 'idio-', the root 'psycho-', and the suffix '-logical'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllable division follows vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
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Relating to the unique mental processes or characteristics of an individual.
“The patient exhibited idiopsychological responses to trauma.”
“Her idiopsychological profile was quite distinct.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('log'). The stress pattern is ˌɪdi.oʊ.saɪ.kəˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl.
Syllables
i-di — Open syllable, first syllable.. o-psy — Open syllable, diphthong.. cho-log — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. i-cal — Open syllable, final syllable.. log-i-cal — Open syllables, final syllables.
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Consonant Cluster Division
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