word
Greek
stylobate
STY-loh-bayt
ˈstaɪloʊbeɪtListen
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Syllable breakdown
stylobate
Dictionary meaning
The top step of the stepped base of a classical Greek temple, on which the columns stand.
History and origin
Greek — 'stylos' (pillar) + 'batēs' (walking, base).
Common mispronunciations
STY-luh-baytSTILE-oh-bayt
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