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parapsychologie

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6 syllables
15 characters
French
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6syllables

parapsychologie

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

pa-ra-psy-cho-lo-gie

Pronunciation

/pa.ʁa.psi.ʃɔ.lɔ.ʒi/

Stress

000101

Morphemes

para- + psych- + -ologie

The word 'parapsychologie' is divided into six syllables: pa-ra-psy-cho-lo-gie. It consists of the prefix 'para-', the root 'psych-', and the suffix '-ologie'. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, with the 'ps' cluster being a valid French onset.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    The study of alleged psychic phenomena (e.g., telepathy, clairvoyance).

    Parapsychology

    “Elle étudie la parapsychologie à l'université.”

    ant:Skepticismrationalism

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lo' in 'cho-lo-gie'). French generally stresses the last syllable or penultimate syllable.

Syllables

6
pa/pa/
ra/ʁa/
psy/psi/
cho/ʃɔ/
lo/lɔ/
gie/ʒi/

pa — Open syllable, onset 'p', coda null. ra — Open syllable, onset 'ʁ', coda null. psy — Closed syllable, onset 'ps', coda 'i'. cho — Open syllable, onset 'ʃ', coda null. lo — Open syllable, onset 'l', coda null. gie — Closed syllable, onset 'ʒ', coda 'i'

Word Parts

pre

para-

Greek origin, meaning 'beside,' 'beyond,' or 'against'. Modifies the root.

root

psych-

Greek origin, meaning 'mind,' 'soul'. Core meaning.

suf

-ologie

Greek origin (via French), meaning 'study of'. Denotes a field of study.

Similar Words

psy­cho­lo­giebi­o­lo­gieso­ci­o­lo­gie

Maximizing Onsets

Prioritizing consonant-vowel (CV) structures to create clear syllable boundaries.

Consonant Cluster Rule

Allowing valid French consonant clusters (like 'ps') as onsets.

Avoidance of Stranded Consonants

Ensuring consonants are not left at the end of a syllable without a vowel.

  • The 'ps' cluster in 'psy' is a valid French onset, though less common.
  • The final 'gie' is a typical feminine noun ending.
  • Regional variations in the pronunciation of /ʁ/ do not affect syllable division.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/9/2025

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