chemophysiological
Syllables
chem-o-phys-i-o-log-i-cal
Pronunciation
/ˌkem.ə.fɪ.zi.əˈlɒ.dʒɪ.kəl/
Stress
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Morphemes
chemo- + physio- + -logical
The word 'chemophysiological' is divided into eight syllables: chem-o-phys-i-o-log-i-cal. It consists of the prefixes 'chemo-' and 'physio-', the connecting vowel 'i', and the suffix '-logical'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('log'). Syllable division follows standard English CV and V rules, with schwa sounds in unstressed positions.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to both the chemical and physical processes occurring in living organisms.
“The chemophysiological effects of the drug were carefully studied.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('log'). The first two syllables are unstressed, and the final syllable is also unstressed.
Syllables
chem — Open syllable, CV structure.. o — Open syllable, V structure, schwa sound.. phys — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. i — Open syllable, V structure.. o — Open syllable, V structure, schwa sound.. log — Open syllable, CV structure.. i — Open syllable, V structure.. cal — Closed syllable, CVC structure.
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