How to pronounce bases
Say it like BAY-suz. Bases has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY).
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- BAY
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bases 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.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bases
American and British speakers say bases in essentially the same way: /ˈbeɪsəz/ in the US and /ˈbeɪsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAY-siz.
What does bases mean?
- plural of base How to pronounce base
- third-person singular simple present indicative of base How to pronounce base
- plural of basis How to pronounce basis
Words that rhyme with bases
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bases.
Questions about saying bases
How do you pronounce bases?
Say BAY-suz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbeɪsəz/. In British English it is /ˈbeɪsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bases?
Bases has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY). Broken into parts: BAY · suz.
Do Americans and Brits say bases the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbeɪsəz/ and the British form is /ˈbeɪsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.