How to Pronounce Extrusive

To pronounce "extrusive", say EXTR-us-iv-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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EXTR-us-iv-e

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"extrusive" has 4 syllables: extr-us-iv-e.

What does extrusive mean?

noun

  1. Rock which has been formed through volcanic extrusion.

adjective

  1. Jutting out; extruding.
  2. Of rocks: forced, while in a plastic or molten state, on to the Earth's surface to lie atop existing rocks.

Synonyms

effusive

Related words

eruptivevolcanicoutjuttingprotrusiveexsertextrovertedoutstandingprominent

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How many syllables are in "extrusive"?▾

"Extrusive" has 4 syllables: extr · us · iv · e.

What does "extrusive" mean?▾

Extrusive: Rock which has been formed through volcanic extrusion.

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