parapsihologie
Syllables
pa-ra-psi-ho-lo-gie
Pronunciation
/pa.ra.psi.ho.lo.ˈd͡ʒi.e/
Stress
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Morphemes
para- + psiho- + -logie
The word 'parapsihologie' is divided into seven syllables: pa-ra-psi-ho-lo-gie. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is morphologically composed of the prefix 'para-', the root 'psiho-', and the suffix '-logie'. Syllabification follows Romanian vowel-based rules, with the 'ps' cluster treated as a single onset.
Definitions
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The study of paranormal phenomena, such as telepathy, clairvoyance, and psychokinesis.
Parapsychology
“Ea studiază parapsihologie la universitate.”
“Cercetările în parapsihologie sunt controversate.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('gie').
Syllables
pa — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ra — Open syllable.. psi — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.. ho — Open syllable.. lo — Open syllable.. gie — Closed syllable, 'g' pronounced as /d͡ʒ/ before 'i' and 'e'.. lo — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Each vowel typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable if pronounceable, as seen with 'ps'.
- The 'ps' cluster is treated as a single unit within the syllable, common in loanwords.
- The final 'e' is pronounced.
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