word
chrysoberyl
KRIS-oh-ber-ul
ˈkrɪsəˌbɛrəlListen
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Syllable breakdown
chrysoberyl
Dictionary meaning
A hard yellow or greenish aluminium beryllium oxide mineral; includes the gemstone varieties alexandrite and cat's eye.
History and origin
Greek — 'chrysos' (gold) + 'bēryllos' (beryl).
Common mispronunciations
KRIS-oh-beh-RILkris-OH-ber-ul
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