psychosomatique
Syllables
psy-cho-so-ma-tique
Pronunciation
/psi.kɔ.sɔ.ma.tik/
Stress
00011
Morphemes
psycho- + som- + -atique
The word 'psychosomatique' is divided into five syllables: psy-cho-so-ma-tique. It's composed of the prefix 'psycho-', the root 'som-', and the suffix '-atique'. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows the onset-rime principle, maintaining the 'ps' cluster as a single onset.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the interaction between the mind and the body; relating to physical symptoms caused by mental or emotional factors.
Psychosomatic
“Une douleur psychosomatique.”
“Les troubles psychosomatiques.”
- 1
A psychosomatic illness or condition.
Psychosomatic condition
“Il souffre d'un psychosomatique.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tique'). French stress is typically on the final syllable or penultimate syllable.
Syllables
psy — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. cho — Open syllable, vowel following consonant.. so — Open syllable, vowel following consonant.. ma — Open syllable, vowel following consonant.. tique — Closed syllable, final consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Principle
Syllables are formed around a nucleus (vowel) preceded by an onset (consonant(s)) and followed by a coda (consonant(s)).
Consonant Cluster Rule
Permissible consonant clusters are maintained as onsets.
Vowel-Consonant Rule
A vowel followed by a consonant typically forms a syllable.
Final Consonant Rule
A final consonant closes the syllable.
- The 'ps' cluster is treated as a single unit for syllabification.
- The word's length and multiple vowels require careful application of the onset-rime principle.
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