neurotransmission
Syllables
neu-ro-trans-mis-sion
Pronunciation
/ˌnjuːroʊtrænsˈmɪʃən/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
neuro- + trans-mit + -sion
The word 'neurotransmission' is divided into five syllables: neu-ro-trans-mis-sion. It's a noun formed from Greek and Latin roots, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard vowel peak and onset-rime principles.
Definitions
- 1
The transmission of impulses along nerves.
“The drug affects neurotransmission in the brain.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('mis'), secondary stress on the first syllable ('neu').
Syllables
neu — Open syllable, diphthong.. ro — Open syllable, diphthong.. trans — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. mis — Closed syllable.. sion — Open syllable, common suffix.
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Vowel Peak
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided into onset and rime.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are maintained unless easily separable.
- The length and complex morphology require careful consideration of stress and syllable boundaries.
- The 'neuro-' prefix is often treated as a single unit.
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