psychoasthenics
Syllables
psy-cho-as-then-ics
Pronunciation
/ˌsaɪkoʊəˈθenɪks/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
psycho- + asthen- + -ics
The word 'psycho-asthenics' is divided into five syllables: psy-cho-as-then-ics. It's a noun with Greek roots, referring to individuals with psychasthenia. Primary stress falls on 'then', with secondary stress on 'psy'. Syllabification follows vowel-consonant and morphemic boundary rules.
Definitions
- 1
Persons affected by psychasthenia, a mental disorder characterized by obsessive doubts and fears.
“The psycho-asthenics required specialized therapeutic intervention.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('then'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('psy').
Syllables
psy — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. cho — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. as — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. then — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ics — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
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Vowel-Consonant Division
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Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Morphemic Boundaries
Morphemic boundaries often coincide with syllable boundaries.
- The 'psycho-' prefix can sometimes be pronounced with a reduced vowel.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'th' sound.
- The word is relatively uncommon, so pronunciation may vary.
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