utvecklingspsykologis
Syllables
ut-veck-lings-psyk-o-lo-gis
Pronunciation
/ˈʉtˌvɛkːlɪŋsˌpˢyːkɔlɔˈɡiːs/
Stress
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Morphemes
ut- + veckl- + -ingspsykologis
The word 'utvecklingspsykologis' is a complex Swedish noun meaning 'developmental psychology'. It's divided into seven syllables based on Onset-Rime principles, with primary stress on the second syllable ('veck'). The word is a compound formed from several morphemes, including a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Syllabification follows standard Swedish rules, accommodating consonant clusters and geminate consonants.
Definitions
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Developmental psychology
Developmental psychology
“Han studerar utvecklingspsykologis på universitetet.”
“Utvecklingspsykologis är ett viktigt område inom psykologin.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable, 'veck'. Swedish generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift stress to the first element of the second component.
Syllables
ut — Open syllable, onset 'u', coda 't'. veck — Closed syllable, onset 've', coda 'ck', geminate consonant. lings — Closed syllable, onset 'l', coda 'ings'. psyk — Closed syllable, onset 'ps', coda 'yk'. o — Open syllable, single vowel. lo — Open syllable, onset 'l', coda 'o'. gis — Closed syllable, onset 'g', coda 'is'
Word Parts
Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant(s)) and rime (vowel and following consonants).
Avoid Breaking Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are exceptionally complex.
- The 'ps' cluster is a permissible initial consonant cluster in Swedish.
- Geminate consonants ('kk') are common and remain within the syllable.
- The genitive suffix '-s' is a standard feature and doesn't affect syllabification.
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