parapsykologisk
Syllables
pa-rap-syk-o-lo-gisk
Pronunciation
/pɑˈrɑpsʏkɔlɔɡisk/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
para- + psyko- + -logisk
The word 'parapsykologisk' is divided into six syllables: pa-rap-syk-o-lo-gisk. Stress falls on the first syllable. The division follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and vowel breaks, with common consonant clusters treated as single units. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a Greek-derived prefix, root, and suffix.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the investigation of paranormal phenomena such as telepathy, clairvoyance, etc.
Parapsychological
“Den parapsykologiske forskningen er kontroversiell.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('pa-'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a word.
Syllables
pa — Open syllable, onset 'p', vowel 'a'. rap — Closed syllable, onset 'r', vowel 'ɑ', coda 'p'. syk — Closed syllable, onset 's', vowel 'ʏ', coda 'k'. o — Open syllable, onset 's', vowel 'ɔ'. lo — Open syllable, onset 'l', vowel 'ɔ'. gisk — Closed syllable, onset 'ɡ', vowel 'i', coda 'sk'
Word Parts
para-
Greek origin, meaning 'beside, beyond, abnormal'. Functions as a prefix indicating abnormality.
psyko-
Greek origin, from 'psychē' meaning 'mind, soul'. Forms the core meaning related to the mind.
-logisk
Greek origin, from 'logos' meaning 'study, word, reason'. Indicates a field of study.
Similar Words
Maximizing Onsets
Prioritizing the creation of syllables with consonant onsets.
Vowel Break
Each vowel nucleus generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Treating common consonant clusters as part of the onset or coda.
- The 'ps' cluster is a common initial cluster and is treated as a single onset.
- The 'sk' cluster at the end of the word is a common coda.
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