parapsicologías
Syllables
pa-ra-psi-co-lo-gí-as
Pronunciation
/pa.ɾap.si.ko.loˈxi.as/
Stress
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Morphemes
para- + logo- + -gias
The word 'parapsicologias' is divided into seven syllables: pa-ra-psi-co-lo-gí-as. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('gí'). It's a noun composed of the prefix 'para-', roots 'psico-' and 'logo-', and the suffix '-gias'. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules based on vowel separation and consonant cluster treatment.
Definitions
- 1
The study of alleged psychic phenomena (e.g., ESP, telekinesis).
Parapsychologies
“Las parapsicologias han sido objeto de debate científico.”
“Investigaciones en diversas parapsicologias sugieren...”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('gí'). Spanish words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are generally stressed on the penultimate syllable unless marked with an acute accent.
Syllables
pa — Open syllable, onset 'p', nucleus 'a'.. ra — Open syllable, onset 'ɾ', nucleus 'a'.. psi — Closed syllable, onset 'ps', nucleus 'i'.. co — Open syllable, onset 'k', nucleus 'o'.. lo — Open syllable, onset 'l', nucleus 'o'.. gí — Closed, stressed syllable, onset 'g' (pronounced /x/), nucleus 'i'.. as — Open syllable, onset 's', nucleus 'a'.
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel generally forms a separate syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters (like 'ps') are treated as a single onset if permissible in Spanish phonology.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable unless marked with an acute accent.
- The pronunciation of 'g' before 'i' as /x/ is a common feature of Spanish phonology.
- The 'ps' cluster is treated as a single onset, which is standard in Spanish.
- No significant regional variations are expected in the syllabification of this word.
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