gestaltpsykologi
Syllables
ge-stalt-psy-ko-lo-gi
Pronunciation
/ɡɛˈstaltpsyˈkɔlɔɡi/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
gestalt, psyk + ologi
The word 'gestaltpsykologi' is divided into six syllables based on maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a noun of German/Greek origin, referring to a school of thought in psychology. Syllabification is consistent across grammatical roles.
Definitions
- 1
A school of thought in psychology that emphasizes that the human mind perceives objects as organized patterns and wholes rather than as separate component parts.
Gestalt psychology
“Ho studerer gestaltpsykologi på universitetet.”
“Gestaltpsykologi legg vekt på heilheita.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lo'), indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
ge — Open syllable, initial syllable. Contains a short vowel.. stalt — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster 'st' as onset.. psy — Open syllable, contains the 'ps' cluster as onset.. ko — Open syllable, short vowel.. lo — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. gi — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of syllables (e.g., 'st', 'ps').
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless they are part of a permissible coda.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
- The 'ps' cluster is treated as a single onset, which is standard in Nynorsk.
- Vowel qualities may vary slightly depending on dialect.
- The initial 'ge-' pronunciation can have regional variations.
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