pharmacochemistry
Syllables
phar-ma-co-chem-is-try
Pronunciation
/ˌfɑːməkoʊˈkɛmɪstri/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
pharmaco- + chem- + -istry
Pharmacochemistry is divided into six syllables: phar-ma-co-chem-is-try. The primary stress falls on 'chem'. The word is morphologically complex, built from Greek roots. Syllable division follows standard English VC and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
The branch of chemistry concerned with the scientific study of drugs and their effects.
“Her research focuses on the latest advances in pharmacochemistry.”
“Pharmacochemistry plays a vital role in the development of new medications.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('chem'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('phar').
Syllables
phar — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ma — Open syllable, unstressed.. co — Open syllable, unstressed.. chem — Closed, stressed syllable, root.. is — Closed syllable, unstressed.. try — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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