Basicoxite is a term used in geology to describe a type of mineral. The word is pronounced /ˌbeɪsɪˈkɒksaɪt/ and is spelled using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first syllable is pronounced "bay," and the second syllable is pronounced "sih." The "co" is pronounced like "kah," and the "xite" like "zyt." The spelling of this word is important to ensure accuracy in communication between geologists who use technical terms to describe specific types of minerals.