word
Volcano
Vah-LKAY-noh
/vɑːˈlkeɪnoʊ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
volcano
Dictionary meaning
A fissure in the crust of a planet or moon through which molten lava and gases erupt.
Examples
- I like to take pictures of lava near volcanos.
- I climbed an active volcano while I was on vacation.
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