neuropathological
Syllables
neu-ro-pa-tho-log-i-cal
Pronunciation
/ˌnjuːrəʊpæθəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
neuro- + path- + -ological
The word 'neuropathological' is divided into seven syllables: neu-ro-pa-tho-log-i-cal. Stress falls on the fifth syllable ('log'). The word is morphologically complex, comprising the prefix 'neuro-', root 'path-', and suffix '-ological'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the study or nature of disease of the nervous system.
“The neuropathological examination revealed significant brain damage.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('log'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-ical'.
Syllables
neu — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ro — Open syllable, diphthong.. pa — Open syllable.. tho — Open syllable, consonant cluster.. log — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. i — Open syllable, short vowel.. cal — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Vowel followed by consonant
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel when followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable.
Open Syllable
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are considered open syllables.
Closed Syllable
Syllables ending in a consonant sound are considered closed syllables.
- The initial /nj/ consonant cluster is common in English and doesn't disrupt syllabification.
- Subtle vowel reduction in unstressed syllables may occur in some pronunciations.
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