How to Pronounce "magma"
word
ˈmæɡmə
MAG-muh
mˈæɡmɐ
MAG-muh
Definition
Magma is hot, melted rock found beneath the Earth's surface. It can erupt as lava from volcanoes.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmæɡmə
British English
mˈæɡmɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAG-muh
UK
MAG-muh
Listen in Context
Magma is found deep under the ground.
When a volcano erupts, magma turns into lava.
Scientists study magma to learn about earthquakes.
The flow of magma shapes new land around volcanoes.