psychotherapeutic
Syllables
psy-cho-ther-a-peu-tic
Pronunciation
/ˌsaɪkoʊθɛrəˈpjuːtɪk/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
psycho- + therap- + -eutic
The word 'psycho-therapeutic' is divided into six syllables: psy-cho-ther-a-peu-tic, with primary stress on the fourth syllable. It's morphologically complex, derived from Greek roots, and functions primarily as an adjective. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or involving the treatment of mental or emotional disorders through psychological methods.
“She underwent psycho-therapeutic counseling.”
“The benefits of psycho-therapeutic intervention are well-documented.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('a' in 'peu').
Syllables
psy — Open syllable, diphthong.. cho — Open syllable, diphthong.. ther — Open syllable.. a — Unstressed schwa.. peu — Open syllable, diphthong. Primary stress.. tic — Closed syllable.
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