How to pronounce based
Say it like BAYST. Based is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BAYST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Based pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAYSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of based
American and British speakers say based in essentially the same way: /beɪst/ in the US and /beɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAYST.
What does based mean?
- having a base“firmly based ice”
- having a base of operations (often used as a combining form)“a locally based business”“an Atlanta-based company”
Where does based come from?
From base + -ed.
Words that rhyme with based
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of based.
Questions about saying based
How do you pronounce based?
Say BAYST. The American pronunciation is /beɪst/. In British English it is /beɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in based?
Based is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BAYST.
Do Americans and Brits say based the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /beɪst/ and the British form is /beɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.