"Lapideous" is a seldom-used adjective that means stony or rocky. The spelling of this word follows the Latin root "lapid," meaning stone. In IPA phonetic transcription, "lapideous" would be spelled /ləˈpɪd.i.əs/. The stress falls on the second syllable, and the "e" in the final syllable is pronounced as a schwa sound. Overall, "lapideous" is an uncommon word, but its spelling is straightforward and follows common Latin-based etymology.
Stony.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "lapideous" is derived from the Latin word "lapideus", which means "composed of stone" or "stone-like". It is formed by adding the suffix "-eous" to "lapid-" which is derived from the Latin word "lapis", meaning "stone". The term "lapideous" typically describes something that is made of stone or resembles stone.