unpsychologically
Syllables
un-psy-cho-log-i-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ʌnˌsaɪkoʊˈlɒdʒɪkli/
Stress
1001001
Morphemes
un- + psych- + -o-log-i-cal-ly
The word 'unpsychologically' is divided into seven syllables: un-psy-cho-log-i-cal-ly. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('log'). It's formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'psych-', and multiple suffixes. Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime, vowel-consonant, and consonant-coda division.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner lacking psychological understanding or insight; without considering the mental or emotional state of others.
“He behaved unpsychologically by dismissing her feelings.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('log'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('un').
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. psy — Open syllable, unstressed.. cho — Open syllable, unstressed.. log — Closed syllable, primary stress.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. cal — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ly — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset-Rime
Dividing syllables based on the consonant onset and vowel-containing rime.
Vowel-Consonant
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Consonant-Coda
Syllables are divided before a consonant coda (final consonant sound).
Vowel-Only
Single vowel sounds form their own syllable.
- The word's length and multiple affixes create a complex structure, but the syllabification follows standard English rules without major exceptions.
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