psychanalytically
Syllables
psy-chan-a-lyt-i-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌsaɪkoʊˌænəˈlɪtɪkli/
Stress
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Morphemes
psycho- + analyt- + -ically
The word 'psychanalytically' is divided into seven syllables: psy-chan-a-lyt-i-cal-ly. It's an adverb formed from the root 'analyt-' with the prefixes 'psycho-' and suffixes '-ic' and '-ally'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('lyt'). The initial 'ps' cluster and the 'ly' suffix are notable features in its syllabification.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner relating to or characteristic of psychoanalysis.
“He approached the problem *psychanalytically*.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('lyt'). Secondary stress falls on the second syllable ('chan'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
psy — Open syllable, initial syllable, contains a diphthong.. chan — Closed syllable, contains a diphthong, secondary stress.. a — Open syllable, schwa vowel, unstressed.. lyt — Closed syllable, primary stress.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. cal — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ly — Open syllable, adverbial suffix, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable, especially at the beginning (onset).
Affix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes are often separated into their own syllables.
Stress Rule
Stress typically falls on the root syllable or a preceding syllable, but can be influenced by affixation.
- The initial 'ps' cluster is not split.
- The 'ly' suffix is consistently a separate syllable.
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