How many syllables in "basalt"?

"basalt" has 2 sílabas (ba - salt).

How to divide "basalt"?

"basalt" divides into 2 parts: ba · salt.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (ba... salt) and listen on SayItVid.

Guia de Sílabas

2 Sílabas

"basalt": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:ba·salt

Ênfase Primária

ba-SALT(ba · salt)○ ●

Stress in "basalt" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄bəˈsɔːlt⁄

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IPAbəˈsɔːlt

Sílabasba·salt

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How many syllables in "basalt"?: "basalt" has 2 sílabas (ba - salt).
How to divide "basalt"?: "basalt" divides into 2 parts: ba · salt.
Where is the stress in "basalt"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "basalt"?: Say each syllable slowly (ba... salt) and listen on SayItVid.