diabaseporphyrite
Syllables
di-a-base-por-phy-rite
Pronunciation
/ˌdaɪ.ə.beɪs ˈpɔː.fɪ.raɪt/
Stress
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Morphemes
diabase, porphyrite + -ite
The word 'diabase-porphyrite' is a compound noun consisting of two geological terms. Syllabification follows standard English (GB) rules, dividing the word into six syllables with primary stress on the penultimate syllable of each component. The word's structure is consistent with other geological terms.
Definitions
- 1
A coarse-grained igneous rock composed of plagioclase feldspar and pyroxene, often containing porphyritic textures.
“The core sample revealed a diabase-porphyrite intrusion.”
ant:granite
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'diabase' and the second syllable of 'porphyrite' (a-base, phy-rite).
Syllables
di — Open syllable with a vowel digraph.. a — Unstressed schwa vowel.. base — Closed syllable with a diphthong and coda.. por — Open syllable with a long vowel.. phy — Open syllable with a short vowel.. rite — Closed syllable with a diphthong and coda.
Word Parts
Onset-Rime
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Compound Word Rule
Compound words are divided between their constituent parts.
- The hyphenated nature of the compound word. Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not affect syllable division.
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