neuropsychiatric
Syllables
neu-ro-psy-chi-a-tric
Pronunciation
/ˌnjuːroʊˌsaɪkiˈætrɪk/
Stress
101001
Morphemes
neuro- + psych- + -iatric
The word 'neuropsychiatric' is divided into six syllables: neu-ro-psy-chi-a-tric. It's a complex adjective formed from Greek roots, with primary stress on the fourth syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to both the nervous system and mental or psychological processes.
“The patient presented with neuropsychiatric symptoms.”
“Neuropsychiatric assessments are crucial for diagnosis.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the fourth syllable ('chi'), secondary stress on the first syllable ('neu').
Syllables
neu — Open syllable, diphthong.. ro — Open syllable, diphthong.. psy — Open syllable, diphthong.. chi — Open syllable, short vowel.. a — Open syllable, short vowel.. tric — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.
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