How to pronounce bascinet
Say it like bas-ih-NET. Bascinet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NET).
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- bas
- ih
- NET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bascinet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- basGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of bascinet
American and British speakers say bascinet in essentially the same way: /ˌbæsɪˈnɛt/ in the US and /ˌbæsɪˈnɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: bas-ih-NET.
What does bascinet mean?
- A light helmet, typically with a high, pointed skull, either open-faced (in early models) or made with a visor (later models).
Where does bascinet come from?
Via Middle English basynet (attested since the early 1300s), from Anglo-Norman bacynet, bacinet (“little basin”), diminutive of bacin, bassin (“basin, helmet”), but compare bassinet.
Words that rhyme with bascinet
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bascinet.
Questions about saying bascinet
How do you pronounce bascinet?
Say bas-ih-NET. The American pronunciation is /ˌbæsɪˈnɛt/. In British English it is /ˌbæsɪˈnɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bascinet?
Bascinet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NET). Broken into parts: bas · ih · NET.
Do Americans and Brits say bascinet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌbæsɪˈnɛt/ and the British form is /ˌbæsɪˈnɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.