neurotransmitter
Syllables
neu-ro-trans-mit-ter
Pronunciation
/ˌnjuːroʊtrænzˈmɪtər/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
neuro- + transmit- + -er
The word 'neurotransmitter' is divided into five syllables: neu-ro-trans-mit-ter. It comprises the prefix 'neuro-', the root 'transmit-', and the suffix '-er'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('mit'). Syllabification follows standard vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules, with typical vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
A chemical substance that is released at the synapse to transmit nerve impulses between neurons, or to affect muscle or gland cells.
“Dopamine is a key neurotransmitter involved in reward pathways.”
“The drug affects the release of several neurotransmitters.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('mit'). Secondary stress is on the first syllable ('neu').
Syllables
neu — Open syllable, diphthong.. ro — Open syllable, diphthong.. trans — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. mit — Closed syllable.. ter — Closed syllable.
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Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are often divided after vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and following consonants).
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful attention to morpheme boundaries.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common feature of British English pronunciation.
- The 'tr' cluster is a standard English onset and doesn't pose a syllabification challenge.
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