plagioclasebasalt
Syllables
pla-gi-o-clase-ba-salt
Pronunciation
/ˌplæɡi.oʊ.klæɪs ˈbæz.ɔlt/
Stress
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Morphemes
plagio- + clase
The word 'plagioclase-basalt' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: pla-gi-o-clase-ba-salt. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('clo'). Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. The word is morphologically complex, combining Greek and Latin roots.
Definitions
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A dark-colored, fine-grained volcanic rock composed of plagioclase feldspar and pyroxene minerals.
“The lava flow was identified as plagioclase-basalt.”
“Plagioclase-basalt is common in oceanic crust.”
ant:Granite
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('clo'). This is typical for compound nouns where the final element is a well-established word ('basalt').
Syllables
pla — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. gi — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant structure.. o — Open syllable, vowel alone.. clase — Closed syllable, consonant blend followed by vowel and consonant.. ba — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. salt — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant structure.
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