contact metamorphism
Syllables
con-tact me-ta-mor-phism
Pronunciation
/ˈkɑnˌtækt ˌmetəˈmɔrfɪzəm/
Stress
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Morphemes
con- + tact/morph + -ism
The word 'contact metamorphism' is divided into six syllables based on vowel-final and consonant-final syllable rules. Stress falls on the first syllable of 'contact' and the third syllable of 'metamorphism'. The word is a compound noun with Latin and Greek roots, describing a geological process.
Definitions
- 1
A type of metamorphism that occurs when rock is heated by the intrusion of magma.
“The granite surrounding the intrusion showed evidence of contact metamorphism.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'contact' and the third syllable of 'metamorphism'. Secondary stress is present on the first syllable of 'metamorphism'.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, vowel-final, unstressed.. tact — Closed syllable, consonant-final, stressed.. me — Open syllable, vowel-final, unstressed.. ta — Open syllable, schwa vowel, unstressed.. mor — Open syllable, vowel-final, unstressed.. phism — Closed syllable, consonant-final, stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Final Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in vowels are generally open syllables.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters typically remain within the same syllable.
Schwa Reduction Rule
Unstressed syllables often reduce to the schwa vowel /ə/.
- The compound nature of the word requires consideration of the individual word boundaries.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur but do not affect syllable division.
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