hydrometamorphism
Syllables
hy-dro-me-ta-mor-phism
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪdroʊˌmetəˈmɔrfɪzəm/
Stress
010011
Morphemes
hydro- + meta-morph- + -ism
Hydrometamorphism is a six-syllable noun (hy-dro-me-ta-mor-phism) with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. It's formed from Greek roots relating to water, change, and form, denoting a geological process.
Definitions
- 1
The alteration of rocks by water at high temperatures and pressures, typically occurring in the Earth's crust.
“The hydrometamorphism of basalt created new mineral formations.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable (/mɔr/). The first and third syllables have secondary stress.
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, diphthong.. dro — Open syllable.. me — Open syllable.. ta — Open syllable.. mor — Open syllable.. phism — Closed syllable.
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- The presence of schwa sounds (/ə/) influences the perceived syllable boundaries.
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