psychoneuroimmunology
Syllables
psy-cho-neu-ro-im-mu-nol-o-gy
Pronunciation
/ˌsaɪkoʊˌnɪuːroʊˌɪmjuːnoʊˌlɒdʒi/
Stress
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Morphemes
psycho- + neuroimmun- + -logy
Psychoneuroimmunology is a nine-syllable noun with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('im'). Syllabification follows standard English rules, maximizing onsets and distinguishing between open and closed syllables. The word is morphologically complex, composed of Greek and Latin prefixes and a Greek suffix denoting a field of study.
Definitions
- 1
The scientific study of the interaction between the psychological processes, the nervous system, and the immune system.
“Research in psychoneuroimmunology is revealing the profound impact of stress on the body's defenses.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('im'). The stress pattern is relatively weak on the other syllables.
Syllables
psy — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. cho — Open syllable.. neu — Open syllable.. ro — Open syllable.. im — Closed syllable.. mu — Open syllable.. nol — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. o — Open syllable.. gy — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.
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Closed Syllable
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- Initial consonant clusters (e.g., 'psy') are permissible in English.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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