How to pronounce baseless
Say it like BAY-slus. Baseless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY).
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- BAY
- slus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baseless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- slusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of baseless
American and British speakers say baseless in essentially the same way: /ˈbeɪsləs/ in the US and /ˈbeɪsləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAY-slus.
What does baseless mean?
- Of reasoning: based on something that is not true, or not based on solid reasons or facts; unfounded; without a basis.“baseless accusations; baseless rumors”
- Without a physical base.
Where does baseless come from?
From base + -less.
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Words that rhyme with baseless
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Questions about saying baseless
How do you pronounce baseless?
Say BAY-slus. The American pronunciation is /ˈbeɪsləs/. In British English it is /ˈbeɪsləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in baseless?
Baseless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY). Broken into parts: BAY · slus.
Do Americans and Brits say baseless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbeɪsləs/ and the British form is /ˈbeɪsləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.