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basalt
Definition:
(nou) the commonest type of solidified lava; a dense dark grey fine-grained igneous rock that is composed chiefly of plagioclase feldspar and pyroxene
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈbæsɔːlt
Examples:
The Himmeldunkberg comprises mainly of the volcanic rocks basalt and tuff.
Activity of the early Pleistocene erupted basaltic andesite or effusive basalt.
The gate was on the south and was built of basalt.
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Common mistakes of basalt pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ba-SALT" instead of the correct "BA-salt". Tip: Remember that in "basalt", the primary stress is on the first syllable (ˈbəsɑlt for US, ˈbæsɑlt for UK).
- Vowel confusion: Some learners mispronounce the first vowel, saying "buh-salt" instead of "ba-salt". Tip: Focus on the "a" sound, which should be pronounced as /ə/ in US and /æ/ in UK.
- Silent letters: A common mistake is to overemphasize the "t" at the end, pronouncing it as "basal-t". Tip: The "t" in "basalt" is pronounced softly, almost blending into the preceding vowel sound.
- Consonant sounds: Some might pronounce the "s" as a "z", saying "bazalt". Tip: Ensure the "s" is crisp and clear, maintaining the /s/ sound as in "see".
- Regional variations: Learners may mix up the pronunciation based on regional accents, leading to inconsistent sounds. Tip: Familiarize yourself with both US /ˈbəsɑlt/ and UK /ˈbæsɑlt/ pronunciations to adapt to different contexts.