neuropharmacologic
Syllables
neu-ro-phar-ma-co-log-ic
Pronunciation
/ˈn(j)uːroʊˌfɑːrməˈkɒlədʒɪk/
Stress
0100101
Morphemes
neuro- + pharmaco- + -logic
The word 'neuropharmacologic' is divided into seven syllables: neu-ro-phar-ma-co-log-ic. It consists of the prefix 'neuro-', the root 'pharmaco-', and the suffix '-logic'. Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-coda and consonant cluster rules, with potential for minor pronunciation variations.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the study of the effects of drugs on the nervous system.
“The neuropharmacologic effects of the drug were carefully monitored.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable (/ˌfɑːrməˈkɒlədʒɪk/). A secondary stress may be present on the first syllable (/ˈn(j)uːroʊˌfɑːrməˈkɒlədʒɪk/).
Syllables
neu — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ro — Open syllable, diphthong.. phar — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ma — Open syllable, schwa sound.. co — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. log — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ic — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel-Coda Rule
Syllables generally end in vowels. If a vowel is followed by a consonant, it forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Stress-Timing Rule
English is a stress-timed language, influencing syllable prominence.
- Potential elision of the 'j' sound after 'n'.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllabification rules.
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