How to pronounce basalts
Say it like buh-SAWLTS. Basalts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAWLTS).
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- buh
- SAWLTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Basalts 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.
- SAWLTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of basalts
American and British speakers say basalts in essentially the same way: /bəˈsɔlts/ in the US and /bəˈsɔːlts/ in the UK.
British respelling: buh-SAWLTS.
What does basalts mean?
- plural of basalt How to pronounce basalt
Words that rhyme with basalts
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of basalts.
Questions about saying basalts
How do you pronounce basalts?
Say buh-SAWLTS. The American pronunciation is /bəˈsɔlts/. In British English it is /bəˈsɔːlts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in basalts?
Basalts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAWLTS). Broken into parts: buh · SAWLTS.
Do Americans and Brits say basalts the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bəˈsɔlts/ and the British form is /bəˈsɔːlts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.