scapolitegabbro
Syllables
sca-po-lite-gab-bro
Pronunciation
/ˈskæp.ə.laɪt ɡæb.roʊ/
Stress
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Morphemes
scapolite, gabbro
The compound noun 'scapolite-gabbro' is divided into five syllables: sca-po-lite-gab-bro. Primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'scapolite'. The word is formed from two root words of Greek and Italian origin, respectively.
Definitions
- 1
A rock composed of both scapolite and gabbro minerals.
“The geological survey identified a significant deposit of scapolite-gabbro in the region.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'scapolite' and the first syllable of 'gabbro'.
Syllables
sca — Open syllable, stressed.. po — Closed syllable, unstressed.. lite — Closed syllable, unstressed.. gab — Closed syllable, stressed.. bro — Open syllable, unstressed.
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