utviklingspsykologi
Syllables
ut-vik-lings-psy-ko-lo-gi
Pronunciation
/ʉtˈvɪklɪŋspsʏkɔlɔˈɡiː/
Stress
1000001
Morphemes
ut + viklings + psykologi
The word 'utviklingspsykologi' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: ut-vik-lings-psy-ko-lo-gi. The primary stress falls on the first syllable. The word is composed of a prefix, root, and suffix with origins in Old Norse and Greek. The 'ps' cluster is an exception to typical Norwegian consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
The study of the psychological changes that occur throughout the lifespan.
Developmental Psychology
“Hun studerer utviklingspsykologi på universitetet.”
“Utviklingspsykologi er et viktig felt innenfor psykologien.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('ut') and the last syllable ('gi'). Norwegian stress is generally weak, but the first syllable of compound words receives slightly more prominence.
Syllables
ut — Open syllable, stressed.. vik — Open syllable, unstressed.. lings — Open syllable, unstressed.. psy — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ko — Open syllable, unstressed.. lo — Open syllable, unstressed.. gi — Open syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Peak Rule
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are divided into onset and rime.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together.
- The 'ps' cluster is treated as a single unit due to its foreign origin.
- Norwegian stress is relatively weak, making syllable boundaries less distinct.
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