How to pronounce bascule
Say it like BAS-kyool. Bascule has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAS).
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US American/ˈbæskjul/BAS-kyool
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- BAS
- kyool
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bascule pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kyoolKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
What does bascule mean?
noun
- A counterbalanced structure having one end that rises as the other lowers.
- The portion of a breech-loading firearm that pivots open in order to allow access to the chamber.
Where does bascule come from?
From French bascule, from earlier French bacule, from Old French bacul, from Old French battre + cul, from Latin battuō (“beat”) + cul (“bottom”).
Questions about saying bascule
How do you pronounce bascule?
Say BAS-kyool. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæskjul/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bascule?
Bascule has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAS). Broken into parts: BAS · kyool.