atferdspsykologi
Syllables
at-ferds-psy-ko-lo-gi
Pronunciation
/ɑtˈfærːdspsʏkɔlɔɡi/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
at + ferds + psykologi
The word 'atferdspsykologi' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: at-ferds-psy-ko-lo-gi. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('psy'). The word is composed of a prefix, root, and suffix with origins in Old Norse and Greek. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules prioritizing CV structures while accommodating permissible consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The study of observable behavior and its relationship to environmental factors.
Behavioral psychology
“Hun studerer atferdspsykologi på universitetet.”
“Atferdspsykologi kan brukes til å behandle fobier.”
syn:Adferdspsykologi
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('psy').
Syllables
at — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ferds — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. psy — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. ko — Open syllable, consonant followed by a vowel.. lo — Open syllable, consonant followed by a vowel.. gi — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Open Syllable
Vowel followed by a consonant.
Closed Syllable
Consonant cluster or consonant followed by a vowel.
Maximize CV Structure
Syllable division aims to create consonant-vowel (CV) structures where possible.
- The 'ps' and 'ds' consonant clusters are permissible in Norwegian. The syllable division prioritizes CV structures while accommodating these clusters.
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