How to pronounce basics
Say it like BAY-siks. Basics has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce basics. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BAY
- siks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Basics 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.
- siksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of basics
American and British speakers say basics in essentially the same way: /ˈbeɪsɪks/ in the US and /ˈbeɪsɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAY-siks.
What does basics mean?
- a statement of fundamental facts or principles
- principles from which other truths can be derived“first you must learn the fundamentals”“let's get down to basics”
Questions about saying basics
How do you pronounce basics?
Say BAY-siks. The American pronunciation is /ˈbeɪsɪks/. In British English it is /ˈbeɪsɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in basics?
Basics has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY). Broken into parts: BAY · siks.
Do Americans and Brits say basics the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbeɪsɪks/ and the British form is /ˈbeɪsɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.