plagioclaseporphyrite
Syllables
pla-gi-o-clase-por-phy-rite
Pronunciation
/ˌpleɪ.dʒi.oʊ.klæs.pɔːr.fɪ.raɪt/
Stress
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Morphemes
plagio- + clase, porphyrite
The word 'plagioclase-porphyrite' is a compound noun with seven syllables, divided based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters. Primary stress falls on the third syllable of each component word. It's a geological term with Greek origins, referring to a specific type of igneous rock.
Definitions
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A coarse-grained igneous rock containing plagioclase feldspar phenocrysts in a fine-grained matrix.
“The sample was identified as a plagioclase-porphyrite.”
“Plagioclase-porphyrite is common in volcanic regions.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable of 'plagioclase' and the third syllable of 'porphyrite'.
Syllables
pla — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. gi — Closed syllable, 'g' pronounced as /dʒ/ before 'i'.. o — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. clase — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'cl' and 's'.. por — Open syllable.. phy — Closed syllable, 'ph' pronounced as /f/.. rite — Closed syllable, diphthong followed by consonants.
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