arbeidspsykologi
Syllables
ar-bei-ds-psy-ko-lo-gi
Pronunciation
/ˈɑrˌbæɪ̯dsˌpsʏkɔˈlɔɡi/
Stress
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Morphemes
arbeids- + psyko- + -logi
The word 'arbeidspsykologi' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: ar-bei-ds-psy-ko-lo-gi. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's composed of the prefix 'arbeids-', the root 'psyko-', and the suffix '-logi'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
- 1
The study of people's behavior in the workplace.
Work psychology
“Hun studerer arbeidspsykologi.”
“Arbeidspsykologi kan hjelpe med å forbedre arbeidsmiljøet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-lo-'), typical for Norwegian nouns. The first syllable ('ar') is unstressed, as are the others except the stressed one.
Syllables
ar — Open syllable, onset consonant 'r', vowel 'a'.. bei — Open syllable, onset consonant 'b', diphthong 'ei'.. ds — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster 'ds', schwa vowel.. psy — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster 'ps', vowel 'y'.. ko — Open syllable, onset consonant 'k', vowel 'o'.. lo — Open, stressed syllable, onset consonant 'l', vowel 'o'.. gi — Open syllable, onset consonant 'g', vowel 'i'.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Attempting to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable (e.g., 'ps' in 'psykologi').
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonants are ordered by sonority within a syllable.
- The 'ps' cluster is a relatively uncommon initial consonant cluster, but is treated as a single onset.
- Schwa-like vowels /ə/ and /ʏ/ are common in unstressed syllables.
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