paedopsychologist
Syllables
pae-do-psy-cho-lo-gist
Pronunciation
/ˌpiːdoʊsaɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
paedo- + psycho- + -logist
The word 'paedopsychologist' is divided into six syllables: pae-do-psy-cho-lo-gist. It comprises a Greek-derived prefix 'paedo-', root 'psycho-', and suffix '-logist'. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable. Syllable division follows standard vowel-consonant rules, with consideration for the 'ae' digraph.
Definitions
- 1
A psychologist specializing in the study and treatment of children's mental and emotional disorders.
“The paediatric psychologist worked with the child to address their anxiety.”
“She consulted a paediatric psychologist regarding her son's behavioral issues.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('lo'), indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
pae — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant. 'ae' digraph pronounced as /eɪ/.. do — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. psy — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. cho — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. lo — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. gist — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Vowel Clusters
Vowel clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
- The 'ae' digraph pronunciation as /eɪ/ is standard in US English.
- The length of the word and multiple vowel clusters require careful syllable boundary determination.
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