How to pronounce basilar
Say it like BAZ-uh-ler. Basilar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAZ).
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- BAZ
- uh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Basilar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of basilar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAS-ih-luh.
What does basilar mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or located at a base, but especially at the base of the skull or an organ of Corti.
- Lower, inferior, base.
Where does basilar come from?
Borrowing from New Latin basilāris, irregularly from basis (“a pedestal, foot, base”) + -āris (“-ar, -ary”, adjectival suffix); or from French basilaire, from base (“base, basis”) + -aire (“-ar, -ary”, adjectival suffix), in the pattern of
Questions about saying basilar
How do you pronounce basilar?
Say BAZ-uh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæzəlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbæsɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in basilar?
Basilar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAZ). Broken into parts: BAZ · uh · ler.
Is basilar 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 /ˈbæsɪlə/ (BAS-ih-luh).