psychophysiologist
Syllables
psy-cho-phys-i-ol-o-gist
Pronunciation
/ˌsaɪkoʊfɪziˈɑːlədʒɪst/
Stress
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Morphemes
psycho- + physio- + -logist
The word 'psychophysiologist' is divided into seven syllables: psy-cho-phys-i-ol-o-gist. It comprises the Greek prefixes 'psycho-' and 'physio-', and the suffix '-logist'. Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
A scientist who studies the physical and chemical processes underlying mental activity.
“The psychophysiologist monitored the patient's heart rate during the experiment.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable (/ˈɑːlədʒɪst/). The first and third syllables have secondary stress.
Syllables
psy — Open syllable, diphthong.. cho — Open syllable, diphthong.. phys — Closed syllable.. i — Open syllable, single vowel.. ol — Open syllable.. o — Open syllable, diphthong.. gist — Closed syllable.
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