neuropharmacology
Syllables
neu-ro-phar-ma-col-o-gy
Pronunciation
/ˌnjuːroʊˌfɑːrməˈkɒlədʒi/
Stress
0100101
Morphemes
neuro- + pharmaco- + -logy
Neuropharmacology is a noun with seven syllables (neu-ro-phar-ma-col-o-gy). It's derived from Greek roots and features a primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules, with considerations for the 'ph' digraph and potential vowel reduction.
Definitions
- 1
The study of the effects of drugs on the nervous system and neural transmission.
“Her research focuses on neuropharmacology and the development of new antidepressants.”
“Neuropharmacology plays a crucial role in understanding addiction.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('col'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('neu').
Syllables
neu — Open syllable, diphthong.. ro — Open syllable, diphthong.. phar — Closed syllable.. ma — Open syllable.. col — Closed syllable.. o — Open syllable, schwa.. gy — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC) Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Division
When a consonant cluster occurs between vowels, the cluster is typically maintained within a syllable.
Digraph Handling
Digraphs (like 'ph') are treated as a single sound unit.
- The 'ph' digraph is a common exception to simple vowel-consonant syllable division.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is possible, particularly the 'o' syllable.
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