word
basalt
buh-SAWLT
bəˈsɔːltListen
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Syllable breakdown
basalt
Dictionary meaning
A dark, fine-grained volcanic rock formed by the rapid cooling of lava at or near the Earth's surface.
Common mispronunciations
BAY-saltBAZ-alt
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