How to pronounce Basenji
Say it like buh-SEN-jee. Basenji has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN).
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- buh
- SEN
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Basenji pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Basenji
American and British speakers say Basenji in essentially the same way: /bəˈsɛndʒi/ in the US and /bəˈsɛndʒi/ in the UK.
British respelling: buh-SEN-jee.
What does Basenji mean?
- A hunting dog (for aiding human hunters) of a particular African breed.
Questions about saying Basenji
How do you pronounce Basenji?
Say buh-SEN-jee. The American pronunciation is /bəˈsɛndʒi/. In British English it is /bəˈsɛndʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Basenji?
Basenji has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN). Broken into parts: buh · SEN · jee.
Do Americans and Brits say Basenji the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bəˈsɛndʒi/ and the British form is /bəˈsɛndʒi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.