bedrijfpsychologie
Syllables
be-drijf-ps-ycho-lo-gi-e
Pronunciation
/bəˈdrɛifspsʏ.χo.lo.ɣi.ə/
Stress
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Morphemes
be- + drijf- + ps-
The Dutch word 'bedrijfspsychologie' is a compound noun meaning 'business psychology'. It is divided into seven syllables: be-drijf-ps-ycho-lo-gi-e, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and two suffixes of Dutch and Greek origin. Syllable division follows standard Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The scientific study of people at work, focusing on the psychological aspects of the workplace.
Business psychology, industrial psychology
“Zij studeert bedrijfspsychologie.”
“De bedrijfspsychologie kan helpen bij het verbeteren van de werkomgeving.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('psy'), following the typical stress pattern for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, unstressed.. drijf — Closed syllable, moderately stressed.. ps — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ycho — Open syllable, unstressed.. lo — Open syllable, unstressed.. gi — Open syllable, unstressed.. e — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant
Syllables are often divided after a vowel.
Consonant Cluster-Vowel
Syllables are divided before a vowel following a consonant cluster.
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch tends to favor open syllables (ending in a vowel).
- The 'dr' and 'ps' consonant clusters require consideration, but the syllabification reflects the individual sounds present.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel quality but not syllable division.
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