psicoprofilassi
Syllables
psi-co-pro-fi-las-si
Pronunciation
/psiko.pro.fiˈlas.si/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
psico- + profilassi + -i
The word 'psicoprofilassi' is divided into six syllables: psi-co-pro-fi-las-si. It's a noun with Greek origins, meaning psychological prophylaxis. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('fi'). Syllable division follows standard Italian rules, treating 'ps' as a single onset and dividing after vowels.
Definitions
- 1
Preventative psychological treatment or measures taken to avoid psychological distress.
Psychological prophylaxis
“La psicoprofilassi è importante prima di un intervento chirurgico.”
“I soldati hanno ricevuto una psicoprofilassi per affrontare lo stress del combattimento.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('fi').
Syllables
psi — Closed syllable, onset cluster.. co — Open syllable.. pro — Open syllable.. fi — Closed syllable, stressed.. las — Closed syllable.. si — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Consonant Cluster Rule
Clusters like 'ps' and 'pr' are treated as single onsets.
Vowel Separation Rule
Syllables are generally divided after vowels.
Stress Placement Rule
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable in words ending in a vowel.
- The 'ps' cluster is a common exception to typical consonant-vowel syllable division, but it's a well-established pattern in Italian.
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