asphalt
nounHow many syllables in asphalt?
There are 2 syllables in the word asphalt.How to pronounce asphalt:
Definition of asphalt:
- asphalt (noun):
- mixed asphalt and crushed gravel or sand; used especially for paving but also for roofing.
- a dark bituminous substance that is found in natural beds and is also obtained as a residue in petroleum refining and that consists chiefly of hydrocarbons
Synonyms for asphalt:
mineral pitch
paving
paving material
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