psicoterapeutas
Syllables
psi-co-te-ra-peu-tas
Pronunciation
/psiko.te.ɾa.ˈpeu.tas/
Stress
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Morphemes
psico- + terapeu- + -tas
The word 'psicoterapeutas' is divided into six syllables: psi-co-te-ra-peu-tas. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('peu'). It's a noun of Greek and Latin origin, meaning 'psychotherapists'. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules of vowel-consonant sequencing and penultimate stress.
Definitions
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Individuals trained and licensed to provide psychotherapy.
Psychotherapists
“Los psicoterapeutas ayudan a las personas a superar sus problemas emocionales.”
“Necesito encontrar un buen psicoterapeuta.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('peu'). This follows the general rule for Spanish words ending in a vowel.
Syllables
psi — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster.. co — Open syllable.. te — Open syllable.. ra — Open syllable.. peu — Stressed, closed syllable.. tas — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Rule
A vowel followed by a consonant typically initiates a new syllable.
Consonant-Vowel Rule
A consonant followed by a vowel typically initiates a new syllable.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in a vowel, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable unless marked with an acute accent.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Initial consonant clusters are generally maintained within a single syllable.
- The initial 'ps' cluster is treated as a single unit for syllabification.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect the perceived boundaries between syllables.
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