How to pronounce basalt
Say it like buh-SAWLT. Basalt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAWLT).
VoiceSpeed
US American/bəˈsɔlt/buh-SAWLT
UK British/ˈbæsɒlt/BAS-olt
- buh
- SAWLT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Basalt pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SAWLTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of basalt
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: BAS-olt.
What does basalt mean?
noun
- A hard mafic igneous rock of varied mineral content; volcanic in origin, which makes up much of the Earth's oceanic crust.
- A type of unglazed pottery.
Words that rhyme with basalt
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of basalt.
Questions about saying basalt
How do you pronounce basalt?
Say buh-SAWLT. The American pronunciation is /bəˈsɔlt/. In British English it is /ˈbæsɒlt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in basalt?
Basalt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAWLT). Broken into parts: buh · SAWLT.
Is basalt pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈbæsɒlt/ (BAS-olt).