idrettspsykologi
Syllables
id-retts-psy-ko-lo-gi
Pronunciation
/ɪˈdrɛtspsʏkɔlɔɡi/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
idretts- + psyko- + -logi
The word 'idrettspsykologi' is a Norwegian compound noun meaning 'sports psychology'. It is syllabified as id-retts-psy-ko-lo-gi, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('psy'). The word is composed of the morphemes 'idretts-' (sport), 'psyko-' (mind), and '-logi' (study of). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel-centricity.
Definitions
- 1
The study of the psychological factors that influence participation and performance in sports.
Sports psychology
“Hun studerer idrettspsykologi.”
“Idrettspsykologi kan hjelpe utøvere med å takle press.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('psy'), indicated by '1'. Other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
id — Open syllable, initial syllable.. retts — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. psy — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ko — Open syllable, vowel sound.. lo — Open syllable, vowel sound.. gi — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Norwegian prioritizes maximizing the number of consonants in the onset of each syllable, leading to clusters like 'dr' and 'ps'.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, ensuring clear syllable boundaries.
Compound Word Syllabification
The word is broken down based on its constituent morphemes (idretts-, psyko-, -logi).
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllable division.
- The word is a relatively stable compound noun, so syllabification and stress remain consistent across grammatical contexts.
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