parapsychologies
Syllables
pa-ra-psy-cho-lo-gies
Pronunciation
/ˌpærəsaɪˈkɒlədʒiz/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
para- + psych- + -ologies
The word 'parapsychologies' is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the fifth syllable. It's formed from the Greek prefix 'para-', the root 'psych-', the root 'ology', and the English plural suffix '-ies'. Syllabification follows standard US English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The study of alleged psychic phenomena (such as ESP and telekinesis) and other paranormal mental abilities.
“Her research focused on the various parapsychologies emerging in the late 20th century.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('lo'). The stress pattern is typical for words of Greek origin with prefixes and suffixes.
Syllables
pa — Open, unstressed syllable.. ra — Open, unstressed syllable.. psy — Open, unstressed syllable.. cho — Closed, unstressed syllable.. lo — Open, stressed syllable.. gies — Closed, unstressed syllable.
Word Parts
para-
Greek origin, meaning 'beside,' 'beyond,' or 'against'. Alters the meaning of the root.
psych-
Greek origin, meaning 'mind,' 'soul'. Core meaning relating to mental phenomena.
-ologies
Combination of -ology (Greek, 'the study of') and -ies (English, pluralizing suffix). Indicates multiple fields of study.
Similar Words
Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often split, but not necessarily if they form a natural phonetic unit.
Open/Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in vowels are open; those ending in consonants are closed.
Stress Placement Rule
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in words of Greek origin, but can be influenced by prefixes and suffixes.
- The diphthong /aɪ/ in 'psy-' could potentially be considered a single syllable, but the clear articulation favors a two-syllable division.
- The final '-ies' is a common pluralization that consistently forms a separate syllable.
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