parasympathomimetic
Syllables
pa-ra-sym-pa-tho-mim-e-tic
Pronunciation
/ˌpærəsɪmˌpæθəmaɪˈmɛtɪk/
Stress
00101011
Morphemes
para- + path- + -mimetic
Parasympathomimetic is an eight-syllable adjective of Greek origin, divided as pa-ra-sym-pa-tho-mim-e-tic. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and morphemic boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
Resembling or imitating the effects of the parasympathetic nervous system.
“The drug has a parasympathomimetic effect, slowing the heart rate.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('mɛt'). The first and third syllables have secondary stress.
Syllables
pa — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ra — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. sym — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. pa — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tho — Open syllable, diphthong followed by consonant.. mim — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. e — Open syllable, vowel.. tic — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Vowel-C Rule
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Vowel-CC Rule
Syllables are divided after a vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
Diphthong-C Rule
Syllables are divided after a diphthong followed by a consonant.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful attention to morphemic boundaries.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may occur, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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