psycholinguistiques
Syllables
psy-cho-lin-guis-ti-ques
Pronunciation
/psi.kɔ.lɛ̃.ɡɥi.stik/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
psycho- + lingu- + -istiques
The word 'psycholinguistiques' is divided into six syllables: psy-cho-lin-guis-ti-ques. It's a complex noun formed from Greek and Latin roots with a French suffix. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and maintaining pronounceable consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The study of the psychological and neurological mechanisms of language.
Psycholinguistics
“Les psycholinguistiques sont un domaine fascinant.”
“Elle étudie les psycholinguistiques à l'université.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the final syllable ('-ques'), with a weaker secondary stress on the penultimate syllable ('-guis'). French stress is generally weaker than in English.
Syllables
psy — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. cho — Closed syllable, consonant following vowel.. lin — Open syllable with nasal vowel.. guis — Closed syllable with semi-vowel.. ti — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. ques — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Each syllable must contain a vowel or a vowel-like sound.
Consonant Clusters
Pronounceable consonant clusters are generally kept within a single syllable.
Nasal Vowels
Nasal vowels form a syllable nucleus.
- The 't' in 'ti' may be elided in rapid speech before a vowel.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may affect vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
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