How to pronounce basher
Say it like BASH-er. Basher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BASH).
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- BASH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Basher pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BASHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of basher
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BASH-uh.
What does basher mean?
- One who bashes something, figuratively or literally.
- Before the days of pneumatic rivet guns, the member of a riveting team who hammered the rivet to upset the bucktail to form the field head (see rivet).
- One who engages in gratuitous physical or verbal attacks on a group or type of people.“a Paki-basher”
Where does basher come from?
From bash + -er.
Words that rhyme with basher
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Questions about saying basher
How do you pronounce basher?
Say BASH-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbæʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in basher?
Basher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BASH). Broken into parts: BASH · er.
Is basher pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbæʃə/ (BASH-uh).