sosialpsykologi
Syllables
so-si-al-psy-ko-lo-gi
Pronunciation
/sɔˈsɪɑːlpsʏkɔlɔɡi/
Stress
0100000
Morphemes
sosial + psyko + logi
The word 'sosialpsykologi' is divided into seven syllables: so-si-al-psy-ko-lo-gi. Stress falls on the second syllable. It's a compound noun derived from Latin and Greek roots, meaning 'social psychology'. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak.
Definitions
- 1
The scientific study of how people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others.
Social psychology
“Hun studerer sosialpsykologi på universitetet.”
“Sosialpsykologi kan forklare mange av våre handlinger.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('si'). Norwegian generally stresses the second syllable in words of this length and structure.
Syllables
so — Open syllable, initial syllable.. si — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. al — Open syllable.. psy — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. ko — Open syllable.. lo — Open syllable.. gi — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters (like 'ps') are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless part of a permissible cluster.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not affect syllable division.
- The word is a compound noun, and its structure is typical for Norwegian compound words.
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