word
feldspar
FELD-spar
ˈfɛldsˌpɑːrListen
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Syllable breakdown
feldspar
Dictionary meaning
The most abundant group of minerals in the Earth's crust, key components of most igneous rocks.
History and origin
German — 'feld' (field) + 'spath' (spar).
Common mispronunciations
FEEL-sparFELL-spar
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