neuropsychological
Syllables
neu-ro-psy-cho-log-i-cal
Pronunciation
/ˌnjuːroʊˌsaɪkoʊloʊˈdʒɪkəl/
Stress
1001001
Morphemes
neuro- + log- + -logical
The word 'neuropsychological' is divided into seven syllables: neu-ro-psy-cho-log-i-cal. It comprises the prefix 'neuro-', roots 'psych-' and 'log-', and the suffix '-logical'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('cho'). Syllabification follows standard English rules of vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel division, with consideration for the compound morphemic structure.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the relationship between the brain and behaviour; concerning the study of the psychological effects of brain disease or injury.
“The patient underwent a neuropsychological evaluation.”
“Neuropsychological symptoms can vary widely.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('cho'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('neu').
Syllables
neu — Open syllable, diphthong.. ro — Open syllable, diphthong.. psy — Open syllable, diphthong.. cho — Open syllable, diphthong.. log — Open syllable, diphthong.. i — Unstressed syllable, reduced vowel.. cal — Closed syllable.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC) Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound followed by a consonant sound.
Consonant-Vowel (CV) Division
Syllables are often divided before a vowel sound preceded by a consonant sound.
Complex Vowel Division
Diphthongs are generally kept within the same syllable.
Suffix Division
Suffixes are generally separated as individual syllables.
- The compound nature of the word and the presence of Greek-derived morphemes require careful consideration.
- The tendency to treat 'psycho-' as a single unit is a key factor in accurate syllabification.
- The 'i' before 'cal' is often reduced to a schwa /ə/ in unstressed syllables.
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