psychoprophylactic
Syllables
psy-cho-pro-phy-lac-tic
Pronunciation
/ˌsaɪ.koʊ.proʊ.fɪˈlæk.tɪk/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
psycho- + prophylactic + -ic
The word 'psychoprophylactic' is divided into six syllables: psy-cho-pro-phy-lac-tic. Stress falls on the fourth syllable. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'psycho-', the root 'prophylactic', and the suffix '-ic'. It functions as an adjective and is derived from Greek origins.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or involving the use of psychological methods to prevent pain or anxiety, especially during childbirth.
“Psychoprophylactic techniques were used to prepare the mother for labor.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable (/læk/), indicated by '1'. Other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
psy — Open syllable, diphthong.. cho — Open syllable, diphthong.. pro — Open syllable, diphthong.. phy — Closed syllable.. lac — Closed syllable.. tic — Closed syllable.
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