Phaseolites is a rare term for a type of rock. Its spelling is derived from its two root words, "phaseolus" and "lithos," which mean bean and stone, respectively. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced /feɪziəlaɪts/. The "ph" is pronounced as /f/, the "a" is pronounced as /eɪ/, the "s" is pronounced as /z/, the "i" is pronounced as /i/, the "o" is pronounced as /ə/, the "l" is pronounced as /l/, the "i" is pronounced as /aɪ/, the "t" is pronounced as /t/, and the "es" is pronounced as /z/.
A fossil genus of leguminous plants.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.