paleopsychological
Syllables
pa-le-o-psy-cho-log-i-cal
Pronunciation
/ˌpeɪlioʊsaɪkoʊˈlɒdʒɪkəl/
Stress
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Morphemes
paleo- + psycho- + -ical
The word 'paleopsychological' is divided into eight syllables: pa-le-o-psy-cho-log-i-cal. It's an adjective derived from Greek and Latin roots, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('cho'). Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the ancient mind or early psychological development.
“The paleopsychological roots of human behavior are fascinating.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('cho').
Syllables
pa — Open, unstressed syllable.. le — Open, unstressed syllable.. o — Open, unstressed syllable.. psy — Closed, unstressed syllable.. cho — Closed, stressed syllable.. log — Closed, unstressed syllable.. i — Open, unstressed syllable.. cal — Closed, unstressed syllable.
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