arenaceo-comb. form

Stress is usually determined by a subsequent element and vowels may be reduced accordingly. Some degree of stress is always maintained on the third syllable. If the subsequent element is an existing word, it is likely to retain its original stress pattern, e.g.
arenaceo-argillaceous adj. Brit.
/arᵻˌneɪʃ(ɪ)əʊɑːdʒᵻˈleɪʃəs/,
U.S.
/ˌɛrəˌneɪʃ(i)oʊˌɑrdʒəˈleɪʃəs/.
Origin: A borrowing from Latin. Etymon: Latin arenaceo-.
Etymology: < post-classical Latin arenaceo-, combining form (in e.g. arenaceo-argillaceus : see arenaceo-argillaceous adj. ) < classical Latin arēnāceus sandy, mixed with sand (see arenaceous adj.) + -o- -o- connective.In arenaceo-argillaceous adj. after post-classical Latin arenaceo-argillaceus (1809 or earlier).
1850 J. D. Dana viii. 438 Arenaceo-argillaceous deposits.
1881 C. Darwin 275 Arenaceo-calcareous loam.
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