How to pronounce baseness
Say it like BAY-snus. Baseness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY).
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- BAY
- snus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baseness 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.
- snusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of baseness
American and British speakers say baseness in essentially the same way: /ˈbeɪsnəs/ in the US and /ˈbeɪsnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAY-snus.
What does baseness mean?
- The quality or condition of being base.
- The quality of being unworthy to hold virtues or value.
Where does baseness come from?
From base + -ness.
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Questions about saying baseness
How do you pronounce baseness?
Say BAY-snus. The American pronunciation is /ˈbeɪsnəs/. In British English it is /ˈbeɪsnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in baseness?
Baseness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY). Broken into parts: BAY · snus.
Do Americans and Brits say baseness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbeɪsnəs/ and the British form is /ˈbeɪsnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.