neuropharmacologist
Syllables
neu-ro-phar-ma-col-o-gist
Pronunciation
/ˌnʊəroʊˌfɑːrməˈkɒlədʒɪst/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
neuro- + pharmaco- + -logist
The word 'neuropharmacologist' is divided into seven syllables: neu-ro-phar-ma-col-o-gist, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('col'). It's a compound noun formed from Greek and Latin roots, denoting a scientist studying drug effects on the nervous system. Syllable division follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A scientist who studies the effects of drugs on the nervous system.
“The neuropharmacologist presented her research at the conference.”
“Dr. Smith is a leading neuropharmacologist in the field of addiction.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('col'), indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
neu — Open syllable, vowel sound is long.. ro — Open syllable, diphthong.. phar — Open syllable, vowel sound is long.. ma — Open syllable, schwa sound.. col — Closed syllable, short vowel.. o — Open syllable, schwa sound.. gist — Closed syllable, short vowel. 'g' pronounced as /dʒ/.
Word Parts
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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 they form a natural coda.
Vowel Division
Syllables are often divided after vowels.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant typically have a short vowel sound.
- Length of the word and combination of Greek and Latin roots.
- Potential for vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Pronunciation of 'g' as /dʒ/ before 'i'.
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