How to pronounce basements
Say it like BAY-smunts. Basements has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY).
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- BAY
- smunts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Basements 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.
- smuntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of basements
American and British speakers say basements in essentially the same way: /ˈbeɪsmənts/ in the US and /ˈbeɪsmənts/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAY-smunts.
What does basements mean?
- plural of basement How to pronounce basement
Questions about saying basements
How do you pronounce basements?
Say BAY-smunts. The American pronunciation is /ˈbeɪsmənts/. In British English it is /ˈbeɪsmənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in basements?
Basements has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY). Broken into parts: BAY · smunts.
Do Americans and Brits say basements the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbeɪsmənts/ and the British form is /ˈbeɪsmənts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.