To pronounce "bastnaesite", say BASTN-aes-it-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"bastnaesite" has 4 syllables: bastn-aes-it-e. It rhymes with bastnasite, if that helps it stick.
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noun
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"Bastnaesite" has 4 syllables: bastn · aes · it · e.
Bastnaesite: A yellow-brown mineral that is a source of several rare earth metals, especially gadolinium, samarium, and neodymium.
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