How to Pronounce Volcano
Volcano
vɑl'keɪnoʊ
Syllables:
vol·ca·no
Part of speech:
noun
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Definition
A volcano is a mountain that can send out hot lava, ash, and gases from inside the Earth.
Examples
- The volcano erupted and covered the village with ash.
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Common Word Combinations
| Phrase | Type | Stress Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| active volcano | collocation | ACtive volCAno | Mount Etna is an active volcano in Italy. |
| volcanic eruption | collocation | volCAnic erupTION | The volcanic eruption caused widespread damage. |
| dormant volcano | collocation | DORmant volCAno | The dormant volcano showed no signs of activity. |
| volcano erupts | phrasal verb | volCAno eruPTS | The volcano erupts after centuries of silence. |
Fun Fact
The word 'volcano' comes from Vulcano, an island in Italy named after Vulcan, the Roman god of fire, linking fiery eruptions to ancient mythology.
Word Family
noun
volcano
A mountain that can send out hot melted rock, smoke, and gas from inside the Earth.
"Mount Etna is an active volcano in Italy."
adjective
volcanic
Related to or produced by a volcano.
"Volcanic ash covered the nearby village after the eruption."
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