neurotransmisor
Syllables
neu-ro-trans-mi-sor
Pronunciation
/ˌneu̯ɾo.tɾans.miˈsoɾ/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
neuro- + transmis- + -or
The word 'neurotransmisor' is divided into five syllables: neu-ro-trans-mi-sor. The stress falls on the third syllable ('trans'). It's a noun composed of a Greek prefix, a Latin root, and a Latin suffix. Syllabification follows standard Spanish vowel-consonant division rules.
Definitions
- 1
A chemical substance that is released at the synapse to transmit nerve impulses between neurons.
Neurotransmitter
“La dopamina es un neurotransmisor importante.”
“Los neurotransmisores influyen en el estado de ánimo.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('trans'), following the rule for words ending in a vowel.
Syllables
neu — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ro — Open syllable.. trans — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. mi — Open syllable.. sor — Closed syllable, final syllable.
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Vowel-Consonant
Syllables are divided after a vowel when followed by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel
Syllables are divided before a vowel when preceded by a consonant.
- The word follows standard Spanish syllabification rules without any significant exceptions.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'r' (tapped vs. trilled) do not affect syllable division.
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