neurolinguistique
Syllables
neu-ro-lin-guis-tique
Pronunciation
/nø.ʁo.lɛ̃.ɡɥi.stik/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
neuro- + lingu- + -istique
The word 'neurolinguistique' is divided into five syllables: neu-ro-lin-guis-tique. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lin'). It's a feminine noun composed of a Greek prefix ('neuro-'), a Latin root ('lingu-'), and a French suffix ('-istique'). Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel cluster resolution rules.
Definitions
- 1
The study of the neural mechanisms in the human brain that control the comprehension, production, and acquisition of language.
Neurolinguistics
“La neurolinguistique est un domaine de recherche passionnant.”
“Les neurolinguistes étudient les effets des lésions cérébrales sur le langage.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lin'), typical for French nouns ending in '-ique'.
Syllables
neu — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ro — Open syllable, contains a uvular fricative.. lin — Closed syllable, contains a nasal vowel.. guis — Closed syllable, contains a semi-vowel.. tique — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Syllables prefer to begin with a consonant whenever possible.
Vowel Cluster Resolution
Vowel clusters are generally broken up, with each vowel forming the nucleus of a separate syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Nouns ending in '-ique' are typically stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The nasal vowel /ɛ̃/ influences syllable structure.
- The /ʁ/ sound can be subject to elision in rapid speech.
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