neurotransmetteurs
Syllables
neu-ro-trans-met-teurs
Pronunciation
/nø.ʁo.tʁɑ̃s.mɛt.tœʁ/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
neuro- + transmet- + -teurs
The word 'neurotransmetteurs' is divided into five syllables: neu-ro-trans-met-teurs. Stress falls on the final syllable. It's a complex noun formed from Greek and Latin roots with a French suffix. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Substances that transmit nerve impulses across a synapse.
Neurotransmitters
“Les neurotransmetteurs jouent un rôle essentiel dans la communication cérébrale.”
“Un déséquilibre des neurotransmetteurs peut entraîner des troubles mentaux.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-teurs', as is typical in French.
Syllables
neu — Open syllable, containing a mid-front rounded vowel.. ro — Open syllable, containing a uvular fricative and a close-mid back rounded vowel.. trans — Closed syllable with a nasal vowel. Consonant cluster 'tr'.. met — Closed syllable, containing a mid-front unrounded vowel.. teurs — Closed syllable, containing a near-close front rounded vowel and a uvular fricative. Stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are generally open.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless easily separable.
Final Syllable Stress
Stress typically falls on the final syllable in French.
Vowel Groupings
Vowel groupings are generally kept together within a syllable.
- The 'tr' and 'sm' consonant clusters are common and do not pose significant challenges.
- The nasal vowel /ɑ̃/ is a typical feature of French phonology.
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