utvecklingspsykologisk
Syllables
ut-veck-lings-psyk-o-lo-gisk
Pronunciation
/ˈʉtˌvɛkːlɪŋsˌpʏkɔˈlɔɡɪʃk/
Stress
0010001
Morphemes
ut- + veckling- + -psykologisk
The word 'utvecklingspsykologisk' is a complex Swedish adjective syllabified into seven syllables (ut-veck-lings-psyk-o-lo-gisk). It's a compound word with a prefix, root, interfix, and suffixes, with primary stress on the final syllable. Syllabification follows Swedish rules favoring open syllables and avoiding consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the psychological study of development.
Developmental psychological
“Den utvecklingspsykologiska forskningen är viktig.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable 'gisk'. Swedish generally stresses the first syllable, but compound words often shift stress to the first element of the final component.
Syllables
ut — Open syllable (CV), unstressed.. veck — Open syllable (CVC), vowel lengthened due to geminate consonant.. lings — Open syllable (CVC), unstressed.. psyk — Open syllable (CVC), unstressed.. o — Open syllable (V), unstressed.. lo — Open syllable (CV), unstressed.. gisk — Closed syllable (CVC), stressed.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Swedish favors open syllables (CV structure) whenever possible.
Avoidance of Consonant Clusters
Syllable boundaries generally avoid complex consonant clusters.
Compound Word Syllabification
Interfixes connect morphemes without forming separate syllables.
- The geminate consonant 'kk' in 'veck' influences vowel length.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter syllabification.
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