dynamometamorphism
Syllables
dy-na-mo-me-ta-mor-phism
Pronunciation
/ˌdaɪnəmoʊˌmetəˈmɔrfɪzəm/
Stress
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Morphemes
dynamo- + meta-morph- + -ism
Dynamometamorphism is a complex noun of Greek origin, divided into seven syllables: dy-na-mo-me-ta-mor-phism. Primary stress falls on 'mor'. It describes a geological process of change induced by directed pressure.
Definitions
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A type of metamorphism induced by directed pressure during tectonic movements.
“The granite showed clear evidence of dynamometamorphism along the fault line.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third-to-last syllable ('mor'). Secondary stress falls on the first syllable ('dy').
Syllables
dy — Open syllable, diphthong. na — Open syllable. mo — Open syllable, diphthong. me — Open syllable. ta — Open syllable. mor — Closed syllable. phism — Closed syllable
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