neuropsychologist
Syllables
neu-ro-psy-cho-log-ist
Pronunciation
/ˌnʊəroʊˌsaɪkoʊˈlɒdʒɪst/
Stress
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Morphemes
neuro- + psych- + -ist
The word 'neuropsychologist' is divided into six syllables: neu-ro-psy-cho-log-ist. It consists of the prefix 'neuro-', root 'psych-', combining form 'o-', root 'log-', and suffix '-ist'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
A psychologist specializing in the relationship between the brain and behavior.
“The neuropsychologist conducted a series of tests to assess the patient's cognitive abilities.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('log'). The first and third syllables have secondary stress.
Syllables
neu — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ro — Open syllable.. psy — Open syllable, vowel digraph.. cho — Open syllable.. log — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. ist — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.
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Vowel-Consonant Rule
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Vowel Digraph Rule
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Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often kept together within a syllable.
- The length of the word and multiple morphemes contribute to its complexity.
- The division 'psy-cho' is preferred over 'psych-o' due to common usage.
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