physicopsychical
Syllables
phys-i-co-psych-i-cal
Pronunciation
/ˌfɪzɪkoʊsaɪˈkɪkəl/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
physico- + psycho- + -ical
The word 'physicopsychical' is an adjective composed of the prefixes 'physico-' and 'psycho-', and the suffix '-ical'. It is divided into six syllables: phys-i-co-psych-i-cal, with primary stress on the third-to-last syllable. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant and single vowel rules.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to both the physical properties and the psychological aspects of something.
“The treatment addressed the patient's physicopsychical needs.”
“A complete understanding requires a physicopsychical approach.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third-to-last syllable ('kɪ'). The first and fourth syllables have secondary stress.
Syllables
phys — Open syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant.. i — Open syllable, single vowel.. co — Open syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant.. psych — Open syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant.. i — Open syllable, single vowel.. cal — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant.
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Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound.
Single Vowel Rule
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Consonant-Vowel-Consonant Rule
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Diphthong Rule
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