neurotransmitters
Syllables
neu-ro-trans-mit-ters
Pronunciation
/ˌnjuːroʊtrænzˈmɪtərz/
Stress
00101
Morphemes
neuro- + transmit + -ers
The word 'neurotransmitters' is divided into five syllables: neu-ro-trans-mit-ters. It consists of the prefix 'neuro-', the root 'transmit', and the suffix '-ers'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('mit'). Syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Chemical substances that transmit nerve impulses across a synapse from one neuron to another.
“Serotonin and dopamine are important neurotransmitters.”
“The drug affects the release of neurotransmitters.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('mit'), indicated by '1'. Other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
neu — Open syllable, diphthong.. ro — Open syllable, diphthong.. trans — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. mit — Closed syllable.. ters — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless part of a cluster.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllabification rules.
- The stress pattern is crucial for correct pronunciation.
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