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How to pronounce “granite

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Pronunciation guide for granite

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Practice the English pronunciation of granite with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
How Poetry Unlocked My SuperpowersThen we gradually, geographically graphed the graffiti on granite walls.
Definition summary
(geology) A group of igneous and plutonic rocks composed primarily of feldspar and quartz. Usually contains one or more dark minerals, which may be mica, pyroxene, or amphibole. Granite is quarried for building stone, road gravel, decorative stone, and tombstones. Common colors are gray, white, pink, and yellow-brown.

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How to pronounce granite

How Poetry Unlocked My Superpowers

Then we gradually, geographically graphed the graffiti on granite walls.

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A Deep Dive Into “granite

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • (geology) A group of igneous and plutonic rocks composed primarily of feldspar and quartz. Usually contains one or more dark minerals, which may be mica, pyroxene, or amphibole. Granite is quarried for building stone, road gravel, decorative stone, and tombstones. Common colors are gray, white, pink, and yellow-brown.
  • (uncountable, figurative) Toughness; the quality of having a thick skin or being rough.

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