neurophysiologie
Syllables
neu-ro-phy-si-o-lo-gie
Pronunciation
/nø.ʁo.fi.zi.ɔ.lɔ.ʒi/
Stress
0000101
Morphemes
neuro- + physio- + -logie
The word 'neurophysiologie' is divided into seven syllables: neu-ro-phy-si-o-lo-gie. It is a noun composed of the Greek prefixes 'neuro-' and 'physio-' and the Greek suffix '-logie'. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows the open syllable rule, where each vowel forms a syllable nucleus.
Definitions
- 1
The study of the function of the nervous system.
Neurophysiology
“La neurophysiologie est un domaine complexe de la médecine.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lo' in 'o-lo-gie'). French generally stresses the last syllable unless it is a schwa.
Syllables
neu — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ro — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. phy — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. si — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. o — Open syllable, single vowel.. lo — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. gie — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Rule
Any vowel sound constitutes the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally broken after the first consonant if a vowel follows (not applicable in this case).
- The 'i' in 'physiologie' can sometimes be pronounced as a semi-vowel /j/.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly alter vowel quality.
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