word
rhyolite
RY-oh-lite
ˈraɪoʊlaɪtListen
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Syllable breakdown
rhyolite
Dictionary meaning
A fine-grained, light-coloured volcanic rock equivalent in composition to granite.
History and origin
Greek — 'rhyax' (stream of lava) + 'lithos' (stone).
Common mispronunciations
RY-uh-liteREE-oh-lite
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