psychopathological
Syllables
psy-cho-pa-tho-log-i-cal
Pronunciation
/ˌsaɪkoʊˌpæθəloʊˈdʒɪkəl/
Stress
0000101
Morphemes
psycho- + patho- + -logical
Psychopathological is a seven-syllable adjective with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from Greek roots and English suffixes, and its syllabification follows standard onset-rime division rules. The word's complexity stems from its length and morphemic structure, but it aligns with common English phonological patterns.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to mental illness or abnormal psychological functioning.
“The patient exhibited psychopathological symptoms.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('log'). The first and third syllables have secondary stress.
Syllables
psy — Open syllable, diphthong. cho — Open syllable, diphthong. pa — Open syllable. tho — Open syllable, diphthong. log — Closed syllable. i — Open syllable. cal — Closed syllable
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, which serves as the nucleus.
Consonant Coda
Consonants following the vowel in the rime form the coda.
- The word's length and complex morphemic structure.
- Multiple vowel sounds and consonant clusters require careful application of syllabification rules.
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