How to Pronounce Basalts

To pronounce "basalts", say BAS-alts — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

BAS-alts

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💡 Tip for remembering “basalts”

"basalts" has 2 syllables: bas-alts. It rhymes with waltz and schmaltz, if that helps it stick.

What does basalts mean?

noun

  1. A hard mafic igneous rock of varied mineral content; volcanic in origin, which makes up much of the Earth's oceanic crust.
  2. A type of unglazed pottery.

Words that rhyme with basalts

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waltzschmaltzassaultsfaultsdefaultshaltsvaultssomersaultsexaltsmalts

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "basalts"?▾

"Basalts" has 2 syllables: bas · alts.

What does "basalts" mean?▾

Basalts: A hard mafic igneous rock of varied mineral content; volcanic in origin, which makes up much of the Earth's oceanic crust.

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