nevrotransmitter
Syllables
nev-ro-trans-mit-ter
Pronunciation
/ˈnɛvɾoˌtɾansmɪtːər/
Stress
00101
Morphemes
nevro- + transmit- + -ter
The word 'nevrotransmitter' is divided into five syllables: nev-ro-trans-mit-ter. Stress falls on 'trans-'. It's a noun composed of a Greek prefix, a Latin root, and an English suffix. Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules of onset maximization and vowel break, with gemination influencing vowel length.
Definitions
- 1
A chemical substance that is released at the synapse to transmit nerve impulses between neurons.
Neurotransmitter
“Dette stoffet er ein viktig nevrotransmitter.”
“Nevrotransmitterar spelar ei nøkkelrolle i hjernen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('trans-'). This is typical for Nynorsk nouns and loanwords. The stress is indicated by '1', while '0' represents unstressed syllables.
Syllables
nev — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel is short.. ro — Open syllable, vowel is short.. trans — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. mit — Closed syllable, vowel is short.. ter — Closed syllable, vowel is long due to gemination.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Nynorsk prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable, leading to clusters like 'trans'.
Vowel Break
Each vowel nucleus generally forms the core of a syllable, separating consonant sequences around vowels.
Gemination
Geminated consonants (like 'tt') contribute to syllable weight and can influence division, lengthening the vowel.
- The word is a loanword, potentially leading to slight variations in pronunciation and syllabification among native speakers.
- The /tɾ/ cluster is common but requires careful consideration in syllable division.
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