strata

noun

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: stra-ta (2)

English Definition

Plural of stratum; layers of rock or soil, or social classes.

Example Sentence

The different strata of rock were clearly visible in the cliff.

US IPA /ˈstrΓ¦tΙ™/
UK IPA /ˈstrɑːtΙ™/