utvecklingspsykologen
Syllables
ut-veck-lings-psyk-o-lo-gen
Pronunciation
/ˈɵtˌvɛkːlɪŋsˌpˢʏkɔˈlɔːɡɛn/
Stress
0100110
Morphemes
ut- + veckling- + -s
The word 'utvecklingspsykologen' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables based on Swedish phonological rules prioritizing onset maximization and vowel-nucleus requirements. It consists of a prefix, root, and suffixes, and the primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lo-').
Definitions
- 1
A psychologist specializing in developmental psychology.
The developmental psychologist
“Utvecklingspsykologen studerade barns kognitiva utveckling.”
“Hon är en välkänd utvecklingspsykolog.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'psykologen' ('lo-'). The stress is relatively weak on the initial syllables and builds towards the end of the word.
Syllables
ut — Open syllable, initial syllable, relatively simple structure.. veck — Closed syllable, contains a long vowel.. lings — Closed syllable, contains a nasal consonant.. psyk — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster 'ps'.. o — Open syllable, short vowel.. lo — Open syllable, stressed syllable, long vowel.. gen — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Swedish favors creating syllables with as many consonants in the onset as possible.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel as its nucleus.
Consonant Clusters
Complex consonant clusters are divided based on sonority, but often remain within the same syllable if possible.
- The 'ps' cluster is treated as a single onset.
- The long vowels and stress pattern are typical of Swedish.
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