How to pronounce basest
Say it like BAY-sist. Basest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY).
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- BAY
- sist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Basest 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.
- sistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of basest
American and British speakers say basest in essentially the same way: /ˈbeɪsɪst/ in the US and /ˈbeɪsɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAY-sist.
What does basest mean?
- superlative form of base: most base How to pronounce base
Words that rhyme with basest
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of basest.
Words that sound like basest
Questions about saying basest
How do you pronounce basest?
Say BAY-sist. The American pronunciation is /ˈbeɪsɪst/. In British English it is /ˈbeɪsɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in basest?
Basest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY). Broken into parts: BAY · sist.
Do Americans and Brits say basest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbeɪsɪst/ and the British form is /ˈbeɪsɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as basest?
Basest sounds the same as bassist in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.