word
mosaic
moh-ZAY-ik
moʊˈzeɪɪkListen
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Syllable breakdown
mosaic
Dictionary meaning
A picture or pattern produced by arranging together small colored pieces of hard material, such as stone, tile, or glass.
Examples
- The Byzantine church was covered in golden mosaics.
Common mispronunciations
MOH-zay-ikmoh-ZAY-ek
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