neurolinguistics
Syllables
neu-ro-lin-guis-tics
Pronunciation
[ˌnuːroʊlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks]
Stress
00100
Morphemes
neuro- + lingu- + -istics
The word 'neurolinguistics' is a noun referring to the study of the brain and language. It is divided into four syllables: neu-ro-lin-guis-tics, with stress on the third syllable ('guis-'). Syllabification follows standard English rules.
Definitions
- 1
The study of the relationship between the brain and language.
“Neurolinguistics explores how the brain processes and understands language.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the third syllable ('guis-').
Syllables
neu-ro- — Open syllable. No exceptions.. lin- — Open syllable. No exceptions.. guis- — CVC syllable. No exceptions.. tics — CVC syllable. No exceptions.
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- The word is a compound word formed from 'neuro-' and 'linguistics'.
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